Chapter 8.12
OUTDOOR BURNING
Sections:
8.12.020 Location - Restricted
8.12.030 Attendance of Open Fires
8.12.010 Permit Required.
No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained without a permit or other proper authorization. During construction or demolition of buildings or structures no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without having obtained a permit or other proper authorization.
8.12.020 Location - Restricted.
No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless:
1. The location is not less than 50 feet from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure, or
2. The fire is contained in an approved waste burner located safely not less than 15 feet from any structure, or
3. If such fire is located within the zoned business district of the City from the person kindling, maintaining or authorizing such fire has first secured from the Fire Chief of the City written approval of the waste burner or incinerator which is to be used for such burning.
8.12.030 Attendance of Open Fires.
Bonfires and rubbish fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished. This person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply, or other fire extinguishing equipment readily available for use.
8.12.040 Chief May Prohibit.
The Chief of the Fire Department may prohibit any or all bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
8.12.050 Penalty for Violation.
(Repealed by Ord. 604, Sec. 6, 1999)