For the purpose of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIREWOOD. Dry, clean wood such as “Presto Logs,” charcoal, or cordwood used or intended for use as heating fuel inside a residence or for an outdoor recreational fire. FIREWOOD does not include wood that is green, with leaves or needles, rotten, wet, oil-soaked, or treated with paint, glue, or other preservatives; construction debris; or refuse.
OPEN FIRE/OPEN BURNING. A fire burning in matter, whether concentrated or dispersed, which is not contained within a fully enclosed fire box, structure, or vehicle, and from which the products of combustion are emitted directly to the open atmosphere without passing through a stack, duct, or chimney.
RECREATIONAL FIRE. A fire, other than an enclosed propane or charcoal grill, set for cooking, warming, or ceremonial purposes, which is not more than three feet in diameter by two feet high.
STARTER FUEL. Dry, untreated firewood, or charcoal fire starter.
(Prior Code, § 22-172) (Ord. 2015-051, passed 5-4-2015)