(A) Recreational fires. Division (A) above shall not apply to recreational fires that conform to the following guidelines:
(1) Recreational burning shall be allowed only by use of gas or wood stoves, gas or wood fire places, fire rings and other type of apparatuses constructed or manufactured for the purpose of recreational burning; however, these devices are only permitted to be fueled by dry seasoned firewood, charcoal or commercial fire logs. When using outdoor fireplaces, the manufacturer’s recommendations must be followed;
(2) Fifteen feet from structure;
(3) A permit is not required for recreational burning;
(4) Recreational fires must be extinguished by 1:00 a.m.;
(5) If a police or fire official is required to investigate a fire, he or she will determine if it is a recreational fire and that all rules and regulations are being followed. He or she will have the authority to have the fire extinguished, spectators dispersed and citations issued; and
(6) Bar-b-que pits or grills do not fall under these regulations, as long as they are being used for its intended cooking purposes with approved fuels in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(C) Residential bonfires. Division (A) above shall not apply to residential bonfires that have obtained a permit from the Fire Chief’s office. A residential bonfire shall conform to the following guidelines.
(1) Residential bonfires shall be placed on the ground and all requirements per the bonfire permit are to be followed.
(2) The residential bonfire permit must be on location and in possession of the applicant until the fire has been thoroughly extinguished.
(3) The fire location must be at least 25 feet from the closest structure.
(4) The fire must be attended by an adult at all times with fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use.
(5) The maximum size of a residential bonfire shall be three feet wide by three feet long by three feet high.
(6) Only seasoned dry wood will be permitted for burning.
(7) Sustained winds shall not exceed ten mph.
(8) Residential bonfires will be out by 11:00 p.m. and will be completely extinguished.
(9) If a police or fire official is required to investigate a fire, he or she will determine if all rules and regulations are being followed. He or she will have the authority to have the fire extinguished, spectators dispersed and citations issued.
(10) Residential bonfire permits must be obtained from the Fire Chief’s office and a fee of $10 is required.
(D) Special event bonfires. Division (A) above shall not apply to special event bonfires that have obtained a permit from the Fire Chief’s office. A special event bonfire shall conform to the following guidelines.
(1) Special event bonfires shall be placed on the ground and all requirements per the special event bonfire permit are to be followed.
(2) The special event bonfire permit must be on location and in possession of the applicant until the fire has been thoroughly extinguished.
(3) The fire location must be at least 100 feet from the closest structure.
(4) The fire must be attended by two city firefighter personnel, one City Fire Department apparatus and adult members at all times with fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use.
(5) The maximum size of a special event bonfire shall be ten feet wide by ten feet long by ten feet high.
(6) Only seasoned dry wood will be permitted for burning.
(7) Sustained winds shall not exceed ten mph.
(8) Bonfires will be out by 11:00 p.m. and will be completely extinguished.
(9) If a police or fire official is required to investigate a fire, he or she will determine if it is a recreational fire and that all rules and regulations are being followed. He or she will have the authority to have the fire extinguished, spectators dispersed and citations issued.
(10) Permits must be obtained from the Fire Chief’s office and a fee of $300 is required.
(1960 Code, § 30-1-16) (Ord. 7409, passed 7-6-2010; Ord. 7417, passed 7-19-2010) Penalty, see § 130.99