Municipal Code, Chapter XI — Noise Regulation, Article 2 — Special Noise Sources,
Section 112.04.
DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS
(Commonly referred to as a "BAN")
". . .gas powered blower. . ."
AND: See below.
Re: Powered Equipment Intended for Repetitive Use in Residential Areas and Other Machinery, Equipment, and Devices.
"I Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (a) above, no gas powered blower shall be used within 500 feet of a residence at anytime. Both the user of such a blower as well as the individual who contracted for the services of the user, if any, shall be subject to the requirements of and penalty provisions for this ordinance. Violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be punishable as an infraction in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), notwithstanding the graduated fines set forth in L.A.M.C. Section 11.00(m). "
Los Angeles
Municipal Code, SECTION 112.05: Maximum noise Level of Powered Equipment or Powered Hand Tools.
[Further noise restrictions on blowers: ]
"Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., in any residential zone of the City or within 500 feet thereof, no person shall operate or cause to be operated any powered equipment or powered hand tool that produces a maximum noise level exceeding the following noise limits at a distance of 50 feet therefrom:"
"(c ) 65dB(A) for powered equipment intended for repetitive use in residential areas, including lawn mowers, backpack blowers, small lawn and garden tools and riding tractors."
[NOTE: "including" assumes, "including, but not limited to. . ."]