It shall be unlawful to burn or cause the burning at any location within the city of any paper, cardboard, leaves, twigs, branches, wood, grass, grass clippings or other refuse from farming or gardening, or other combustible materials of any nature whatsoever, except as follows:
(A) Burning any combustible materials wholly within a building in a fireplace or other equipment or facility designed and constructed for such purpose; provided, that any refuse-burning incinerator installed in any residence building shall comply with the rules and regulations of the state air pollution control board as the same may from time to time be in effect;
(B) Burning charcoal briquettes, natural gas, propane, approved wood, or commercially prepared seasoned wood chips in conjunction with any of the foregoing for cooking purposes, provided, however that the following restrictions shall apply to multi-family buildings:
(1) Charcoal burners and other uncovered open flame cooking devices shall not be operated; and
(2) Burning of charcoal briquettes, approved wood or commercially prepared seasoned woodchips shall not be allowed;
(C) Burning combustible materials in a high temperature incinerator providing complete combustion and complying with the rules and regulations of the state air pollution control board as the same may from time to time be in effect;
(D) Burning approved wood, as defined in division (G) of this section, in an outdoor bonfire as a gathering conducted by religious, educational or other not-for-profit organization; provided, that a permit therefore is previously issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau and that such bonfire is supervised by one or more adults and adequate safety equipment as approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau is available;
(E) Burning any combustible material other than those listed in division (A) of this section for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices or prevention or control of disease or pests; provided that:
(1) The Fire Prevention Bureau shall find that the burning thereof will not constitute a danger to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the city or of other communities surrounding the city, or constitute a danger of air pollution in any other respect;
(2) The Fire Prevention Bureau shall issue a permit therefore; and
(3) Any such burning shall be attended by adequate personnel and safety equipment as approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau; and
(F) Burning approved wood in an approved container for recreational campfires, as defined in division (G) of this section in a safe and controlled manner; provided that:
(1) Such fire shall be under the control of and attended at all times by a person 18 years of age or older;
(2) A portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 4-A or other approved extinguishing agent such as sand, dirt or water in sufficient quantity shall be available for immediate use;
(3) Such fire shall at all times be safely managed and shall not be permitted to create excessive flames, flying cinders or smoke;
(4) Such fire shall be located in an area separated from any structure by not less than 15 feet;
(5) Such fire shall not be used in such a manner as to emit offensive or objectionable smoke or odors or when other circumstances make such fires hazardous; and
(6) At no time shall such fire be utilized for waste disposal purposes.
(G) For purposes of this section the following definitions apply:
APPROVED CONTAINER. A commercially manufactured device specifically designed, intended, advertised, and utilized, for the purpose of recreational campfires, such as chimneas and outdoor fireplaces. Such container must be located above ground and in no event shall be built into the ground or located below grade.
APPROVED WOOD. Seasoned dry firewood of dimensions appropriate to safely fit within the container. In particular, but without limitation, approved wood shall not include any green or fresh vegetation materials; nor shall it include any leaves, grass, bushes, roots or other similar materials, nor shall it include any construction materials, such as created woods, plywood or pressure-treated wood or any other materials which produce excessive smoke, cinders or other emissions characteristic of non-seasoned wood.
BONFIRE. A safely conducted and controlled outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes.
RECREATIONAL CAMPFIRE. A safely conducted and controlled outdoor fire utilized for comfort or relaxation.
(Ord. 13-14, passed 4-23-2013)