In accordance with the statutes of the State of Nebraska, including Neb. RS 17-505 and 17-549, it shall be lawful to build or set out certain fires; provided, that the person building those fires shall have the substance to be burned in a fireproof trash burner or incinerator with a metal fireproof screen of not more than one-half inch mesh, and located at least 15 feet from any building. The incinerator shall be built in a way as to not permit the escape of burning paper or other substance. If any person shall require a fire in the course of his or her trade as a blacksmith or mechanic, the fire shall be built and maintained in the manner prescribed by the Fire Chief. All fires shall be built after 7:00 a.m. and completely extinguished by 8:00 p.m., except the aforesaid fires used in the course of a trade which shall be allowed during those hours as the Fire Chief shall prescribe. It shall be unlawful for any person to set fire to, burn or cause to be burned any garbage, animal matter or vegetable matter. The burning of straw, hay, leaves or brush in the open air is only permitted upon receipt of an open burning permit in accordance with § 94.24, and provided that the fire is attended by the person setting out the same at all times and is located at least 20 feet from any building.
(1998 Code, § 7-206) (Ord. 1018, passed 7-14-2015) Penalty, see §
94.99