Anchorage has no leaf-blower-specific ordinance. Use falls under AMC Title 15 general noise rules, so daytime use is allowed and quiet hours (10 PM to 7 AM) apply. Most yard work runs May through October.
Unlike many Lower 48 cities, Anchorage has not adopted gas-powered leaf-blower restrictions or decibel caps specific to lawn equipment. Leaf-blower use falls under the general noise provisions of AMC Title 15, which prohibit unreasonable noise audible beyond the property line during quiet hours (10 PM to 7 AM). The short subarctic growing season means most landscaping activity occurs May through early October. Commercial landscaping contractors must still comply with contractor licensing through the State of Alaska and with construction-hour parallels when working near residential properties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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