(A) General. Open burning of diseased shade trees shall be permitted, provided no reasonable alternate method of disposal exists, as determined by the State Pollution Control Agency, a permit is obtained pursuant to this subchapter, and the open burning is conducted in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter and the conditions of the permit.
(B) Site location. The sites shall be located in accordance with the following conditions, or as approved by the Director of Air Quality:
(1) Not less than 1,000 feet from an occupied building;
(2) Not less than 1,000 feet from a public roadway;
(3) Not less than one mile from an airport or landing strip;
(4) Not less than 300 feet from a stream; and
(5) Not within a wetland.
(C) Site preparation. The site shall be prepared in accordance with the following.
(1) Access to the site shall be controlled by a gate, which shall be locked when an attendant is not on duty.
(2) Approach roads to the disposal site, and access roads on the site, shall be maintained so that they shall be passable at all specified times.
(3) A permanent sign identifying the operation, indicating the hours and days the site is open for use, rates, the penalty for non-conforming dumping, and other pertinent information shall be posted at the site entrance.
(4) Surface water drainage shall be diverted around and away from the operating area and ash storage areas.
(D) Site operation. The site shall be operated in accordance with the following conditions.
(1) Only diseased shade trees and/or tree trimmings shall be disposed of on the site.
(2) Qualified personnel for general direction and operation of the site shall be on duty at all times while the site is open for use and for the duration of any fire on the site.
(3) Burning shall be conducted only when weather conditions are such that a nuisance, health, or safety hazard will not be created.
(4) Prior notice shall be given to the local fire authority of the time and duration of each fire.
(5) Adequate dust control shall be provided on the site and on the roads leading to the site.
(6) Ash residue shall be collected on a periodic basis and disposed of in an agency-permitted sanitary landfill.
(E) Site termination. The site shall be terminated in accordance with the following.
(1) All materials extraneous to the site shall be removed and disposed of in an appropriate manner.
(2) The site shall be returned to a state equal to its surroundings.
(Ord. 107, passed 5-2-1983)