Portland, Maine has NOT adopted any leaf-blower-specific ordinance (no time-of-day, day-of-week, decibel, or gas-vs-electric restriction). Leaf-blower use is governed by the general disorderly-noise standard of Sec. 17-17(c) and the construction-hours rule of Sec. 17-18 if used in conjunction with landscaping work in R-zones.
A review of Portland City Code Chapter 17 (Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions) and the city's published ordinance index confirms no dedicated leaf-blower regulation, in contrast to Portland, Oregon (which adopted a 2024 phase-out). Leaf-blower noise in Portland, Maine is therefore subject only to: (1) Sec. 17-17(c), prohibiting 'loud, unnecessary or unusual noises' that 'disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring inhabitants and passers-by'; and (2) Sec. 17-18, which applies to power-equipment 'landscaping work of any kind' as a covered construction activity within R-zones — meaning leaf-blower use is subject to the 7am-7pm (or 8pm in summer) and the 8am Saturday/Sunday/holiday start requirements if the work qualifies as construction-related landscaping under Sec. 17-18(b)(3). Routine homeowner leaf-blowing in a yard is generally not enforced under Sec. 17-18 absent a complaint that the noise has crossed into 'loud, unnecessary' territory under Sec. 17-17.
No leaf-blower-specific penalty. General noise citations under Sec. 17-17(d) carry a $100/$300/$500 escalating fine schedule plus attorneys' fees and costs. If leaf-blower use is part of construction-related landscaping in an R-zone before 7am or after 7pm (8pm summer), Sec. 17-18 applies through the same Sec. 17-17 penalty framework.
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