The Ann Arbor Police Department is reminding residents that gas-powered leaf blowers are illegal in the city from June until the end of September, with violation fees starting at $100. In December 2023, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously voted to enact a new citywide requirement to phase out the use of gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028 in hopes of reducing emissions, reducing noise and cutting down on refueling spills, according to the . Between June 1 and Sept.