Landscaping Activities

Hours of Operation

Construction, the operation of heavy equipment, or landscape activities are prohibited except during permitted times and days listed in the table below. Emergency work and typical do-it-yourself residential activities (lawn mowing, gardening without the use of weed and debris blowers - see the separate heading), and minor home repair/maintenance are exempted from these time and day restrictions. "Emergency work" means work made necessary to restore the property to a safe condition following a public calamity, or work required to protect persons or property from an imminent exposure to danger, or work by private or public utilities when restoring utility service.

Hours of Operation (RPVMC § 17.56.020)
Monday through Friday7 AM to 6 PM
Saturday9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday & Legal HolidaysProhibited


Weed and Debris Blowers

As of January 1, 2019, the use of gas-powered blowers in single-family residential neighborhoods is prohibited in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Only standard electric- and battery-powered blowers - such as handheld, corded, and cordless equipment are allowed to be operated throughout the City during the permitted times and days listed in the table.

Hours of Operation (RPVMC § 8.16.030)
Monday through Friday8 AM to 5 PM 
Saturday9 AM to 4 PM
Sunday & Legal HolidaysProhibited


Leaf Blower Flyer


Commercial Garden Equipment Incentive & Exchange Program

Commercial gardeners and landscapers, local government agencies, school districts and colleges, and non-profit organizations may trade in their operable gasoline- or diesel-powered piece of lawn or garden equipment to one of the 6 participating manufacturers' dealer locations to get credit towards the purchase price of a commercial battery electric lawn and garden equipment. The participating dealers will test the old equipment for operability, responsibly drain all fluids, before sending to licensed dismantlers who will permanently destroy the old equipment.

View more information on the Electric Lawn and Garden Programs..

View retailer locations (PDF).

View equipment prices with incentive funding (PDF).


Residential Lawn Mower Rebate:

For more information, please email lawnmower@aqmd.gov or call 888-425-6247 (Tuesday-Friday)

2023 Commercial Lawn & Garden Program:

For more information you can call 888-425-6247 (Tuesday-Friday) or email lawngarden@aqmd.gov


Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program



The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is pleased to offer a year-round program that allows consumers to purchase new electric lawn mowers.  Please click on the video below for a complete overview of South Coast AQMD's Lawn Mower Rebate Program:



Program Details
South Coast AQMD has established a residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program to offset the cost of an electric lawn mower. This program will be available to residents within the South Coast AQMD’s four-county jurisdiction.


Through the Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program, participants can purchase a new electric lawn mower either online or from a manufacturer-authorized retailer or dealer, including hardware and home improvement stores.  The program will allow residents to turn in their operational, old-gasoline lawn mower to an approved dismantler (PDF, 407KB) for permanent destruction and receive a rebate based on the purchase price of a new battery-operated electric lawn mower. 


The Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program will be implemented on a first-come, first-served basis and will provide up to $250 towards the cost of the battery electric lawn mower.

Electric Lawn Mower Requirements
The electric lawn mower purchased must be new, not used or previously owned, or factory reconditioned. It has to be zero-emission electric, battery-powered lawn mower. Corded electric mowers are not eligible. It must also be a push or self-propelled mower specified for residential use and have a minimum one (1) year manufacturer warranty. Also, electric lawn mowers purchased as part of a bundled package (with other lawn equipment) are not eligible. For questions, please email us at lawnmower@aqmd.gov. 

NO REFURBISHED OR RECONDITIONED ELECTRIC LAWN MOWERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM. Please verify that you are purchasing a new, never used lawn mower BEFORE you scrap your old gas mower.

To apply for the residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program, please visit:

Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Application Form


CLICK HERE