Clark County, WA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Leaf-blower-specific ban
- None in county code
- Allowed hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Governing code
- CCC 9.14.010(3)
- Also limited by
- WAC 173-60 dBA levels
- Penalty
- $250 fine / 90 days jail
Summary
Clark County has no leaf-blower-specific ban. Leaf blowers fall under the ground-maintenance power-equipment exemption: allowed 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; frequent use outside those hours in a residential area can be a public disturbance noise.
this subsection shall not apply to the operation of lawn mowers, garden tools, chain saws or other power equipment used for building repair or ground maintenance between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Full Breakdown
There is no dedicated leaf-blower ordinance in unincorporated Clark County. Leaf blowers are power equipment used for ground maintenance, which CCC 9.14.010(3) permits between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Used outside that window, or in a way that produces frequent, repetitive or continuous sound unreasonably disturbing neighbors, they can be cited as a public disturbance. Overall sound must also stay within WAC 173-60 environmental noise limits. Cities in the county may set stricter or gas-blower rules.
Violations & Fines
Frequent power-equipment noise outside 7 a.m.-10 p.m. that disturbs neighbors is a misdemeanor: $250 fine and/or 90 days jail (CCC 9.14.030).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gas leaf blowers banned in Clark County?
Can early-morning blowing be a violation?
Sources & Official References
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