Leaf Blower Rules: Everett vs Lynnwood
How do leaf blower rules rules compare between Everett, WA and Lynnwood, WA?
Everett has fewer restrictions than Lynnwood.
Everett, WA
Snohomish County
Everett regulates leaf blowers under the general noise ordinance. No statewide equipment ban. Gas-powered blowers remain legal in most WA cities.
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Snohomish County
Snohomish County has no daytime leaf-blower ban, but operating a leaf blower, saw, drill, sander, grinder, fan, garden tool or similar device at night in a rural or residential district is a public disturbance noise under SCC 10.01.040(2)(a), except emergency work.
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| Fact | Everett | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | General noise limits only | - |
| Gas Blowers | Not banned statewide | - |
| Noise Standard | WAC 173-60 applies | - |
| Local Rules | Some cities stricter | - |
| Daytime leaf blowers | - | Allowed (exempt from dB limits) |
| Nighttime leaf blowers | - | Public disturbance noise |
| Night (weekday) | - | 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. |
| Covered devices | - | Blower, saw, drill, grinder, garden tools |
| Exception | - | Emergency work |
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Everett FAQ
Are leaf blowers restricted?
No specific statewide restrictions. General noise ordinance limits apply. Check Everett code.
Are gas blowers banned?
No. Washington has not banned gas-powered small engines like California has.
Lynnwood FAQ
Can I use a leaf blower on weekend mornings?
Yes, after 9:00 a.m. on weekends. Before that, from 10:00 p.m. the prior night, blower use in rural or residential districts is a nighttime public disturbance noise.
Is there a daytime hour limit?
No. Powered equipment for periodic maintenance or repair of residential property is exempt from the decibel limits during daytime hours under SCC 10.01.050(2)(c).
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