Any leaf blower with a noise level reading of 65 dBA or less, measured at 50 feet (“Certified leaf blowers”) is permitted for use in Cupertino. Gas-powered leaf blowers that meet this criterion must either be labeled with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard B175.2 sticker (pictured below) for gas leaf blowers or must be rated as such in product information specifications. An electric powered leaf blower must have this rating identified in its product information specifications.

Many manufacturers make leaf blowers that comply with the city’s requirements and there are multiple options to purchase compliant equipment, at local garden and nursery centers, home improvement stores, or online.

Any leaf blower with a manufacture rating over 65 decibels (dBA) measured at 50 feet from the source may not be used.

Use of a certified leaf blower will be required on all properties within the City of Cupertino.

Leaf blowing is considered a permitted landscape maintenance activity and may only occur during the following times:

	Weekdays	Weekends and Holidays
At public schools, public and private golf courses, and public facilities	7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.	7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
All others	8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.	9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Beginning November 6, 2022 all leaf blowers must comply with the City’s regulations.

Any activity involving the use of leaf blowers must comply with these regulations.

Property owners are responsible for ensuring compliance of all activity on their property, including leaf blower use. Therefore, regardless of who is using the leaf blower, the property owner may be subject to penalties and fines for violations.

Noise violations can be reported to Cupertino311: https://www.cupertino.org/cupertino311. If a violation is verified by Code Enforcement or City staff, a courtesy notice will be sent to the property owner. If subsequent violations are verified at the same location, the property owner may receive a citation.

You can contact the City of Cupertino Planning Division by emailing planning@cupertino.org or calling (408) 777-3308.