Yakima County does not ban leaf blowers. Yard-maintenance sound is exempt from state noise limits during the day (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) under WAC 173-60, so timing is what matters most.
Neither Yakima County nor Washington State bans gas-powered leaf blowers. Under WAC 173-60-050, sounds from home and grounds maintenance are exempt from the maximum environmental noise limits, but that exemption runs only 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Using a blower late at night in a residential area can therefore violate the noise rules. Washington has not enacted a statewide gas small-engine ban like California. Individual cities could adopt stricter local limits, so city residents should check local code.
No specific leaf-blower penalty. Early-morning or late-night use exceeding residential limits is enforceable under WAC 173-60 as a noise violation.
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