Chapter 8.04
SALE OF FIREWORKS
Sections:
8.04.020 Sale, use and discharge of fireworks unlawful.
8.04.025 Sale and use of sky lanterns unlawful.
8.04.030 Permit required for public display.
8.04.050 Issuance—Nontransferable—Voiding.
8.04.080 Application for public display permit.
8.04.010 Fireworks defined.
As used in this chapter, the term “fireworks” means all fireworks, special fireworks, common fireworks and pyrotechnics, as defined in Chapter 70.77 RCW. (Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 763 § 1 (part), 1993)
8.04.015 Sky lantern defined.
As used in this chapter, the term “sky lantern” means an airborne lantern typically made of paper with a wood frame containing a candle, fuel cell composed of waxy flammable material or other open flame which serves as a heat source to heat the air inside the lantern to cause it to lift into the air. “Sky candles,” “fire balloons” and “airborne paper lanterns” mean the same as sky lanterns. (Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012)
8.04.020 Sale, use and discharge of fireworks unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any person or property owner to knowingly permit the sale, use, transfer, discharge, ignition or explosion of any fireworks within the city; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to the following activities, when authorized by a state license and city permit:
A. Duly authorized public displays, as provided in RCW 70.77.260; and
B. Duly authorized use by religious organizations or private organizations or persons for religious or other specific purposes on an approved date and in an approved location, as provided in RCW 70.77.311(2). (Ord. 1480 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 807 § 1, 1994: Ord. 763 § 1 (part), 1993)
8.04.025 Sale and use of sky lanterns unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person to sell, use, transfer, discharge or ignite any sky lantern within the city. (Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012)
8.04.030 Permit required for public display.
It shall be unlawful for any person or property owner to knowingly hold, conduct or engage in a public display of fireworks within the city without first having obtained and being the holder of a valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1480 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 763 § 1 (part), 1993)
8.04.040 Permit fees.
The fee for a public display permit for the public display of fireworks shall be fifty dollars, payable in advance. (Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 763 § 1 (part), 1993)
8.04.050 Issuance—Nontransferable—Voiding.
Each public display permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for the specific authorized public display event only, shall be used only by the designated permittee and shall be nontransferable. Any transfer or unauthorized use of a permit is a violation of this chapter and shall void the permit granted in addition to all other sanctions provided in this code. (Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 763 § 1 (part), 1993)
8.04.080 Application for public display permit.
Applications for a permit to hold, conduct or operate a public display of fireworks shall be made to the fire marshal at least fourteen days prior to the scheduled event. Applicants shall meet all qualifications and requirements of state law regarding public display of fireworks and all fire and safety requirements as set forth in the standards for public display. (Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 763 § 1 (part), 1993)
8.04.090 Penalty.
First violations of this chapter shall constitute a Class II civil infraction. Second violations shall constitute a Class I civil infraction. Third and subsequent violations within a thirty-six-month period shall constitute a misdemeanor and be subject to the provisions contained in Chapter 1.32, General Penalties. (Ord. 1480 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1307 § 1 (part), 2012: Ord. 1083 § 6, 2003: Ord. 807 § 2, 1994)