Filing a leaf blower complaint to 311
Bylaw enforcement of noise complaints
The current Noise Bylaw permits the use of gas leaf blowers from:
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays.
Leaf blowers operating during the day is permitted and is not in violation of the Noise Bylaw. Leaf blower noise is considered Non-Enforceable Noise and complaints are not recorded by any department and will not be investigated.
The City says,
“The Noise Bylaw includes decibel limits and time restrictions for some types of noise. We encourage residents to exercise a reasonable degree of tolerance and to review the bylaw regulations by type of noise prior to submitting a service request. If you have a concern, consider speaking with those responsible for making the noise to give them an opportunity to correct the issue. If you are a tenant, please speak to your landlord first...”
You can submit complaints to; MLSfeedback@toronto.ca
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