Spokane County has no leaf-blower-specific ordinance. Leaf blowers are treated like any other noise source: they must not create a disturbance under SCC 6.12 and must stay within the WAC 173-60 residential noise limits, which tighten 10 dBA at night.
Unincorporated Spokane County sets no separate rule on leaf blowers, gas vs. electric, or hours of use. They fall under the general noise-disturbance prohibition (SCC 6.12.010) and the statewide environmental-noise caps in WAC 173-60-040 - about 55 dBA at a neighboring residence during the day, dropping to roughly 45 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Some cities (e.g., Spokane) may have their own yard-equipment rules, so check your city if incorporated.
A leaf blower run so loud or so late that it disturbs neighbors can be cited under SCC 6.12 as a noise disturbance. Report to Crime Check (509) 456-2233.
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