Spokane has no gas leaf blower ban. Operation is limited to general noise hours (typically 7 AM to 10 PM) under SMC 10.08. Unlike some Western WA cities, Spokane has not adopted equipment-specific restrictions.
Spokane regulates leaf blowers only under general noise provisions of SMC 10.08. There is no dedicated ordinance limiting blower horsepower, electric-only requirements, or special quiet hours beyond the standard 10 PM to 7 AM nighttime window. Landscape crews may operate gas-powered blowers during daytime hours throughout the week. The Washington State Department of Ecology classifies landscape maintenance as a temporary source, so daytime operation is exempt from EDNA dBA limits. Homeowner associations may impose stricter rules, and nuisance complaints are evaluated case by case if blower use is particularly prolonged or early in the morning.
No equipment-specific fines. Use outside 7 AM to 10 PM window may be cited under general noise provisions, typically 100 to 250 dollars.
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