Portland is phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers citywide, with full prohibition for commercial and residential use following a multi-year transition tied to the Climate Emergency Declaration and noise-reduction goals.
City Council adopted a phased ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers, restricting commercial use first and ending residential gas-blower use within the rollout window. The ordinance cites public-health, noise, and climate rationales, aligning with PCEF rebate programs that subsidize electric replacements for landscapers and low-income households. The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability administers compliance education, while code enforcement responds to complaint-driven violations under Title 18 nuisance-noise provisions.
Violations after the applicable phase date can result in warning notices, escalating civil fines per Title 18, and possible equipment-impoundment for repeat commercial offenders working under city contracts.
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