§ 97.03 EXEMPTIONS.
   The following types of burning are allowed:
   (A)   The burning of charcoal, clean untreated wood, and other cooking fuels customarily used in an outdoor grill, traditional food cooking devices, or campfires.
   (B)   All burning permitted by 326 I.A.C. 4-1-3, including but not limited to fires permitted for agricultural burning purposes.
   (C)   Fires used for recreational or ceremonial purposes such as school pep rally fires or the celebration of scout activities. Recreational or ceremonial shall meet the following conditions:
      (1)   Only clean untreated wood or charcoal shall be used. Paper or petroleum products can be used for ignition purposes only.
      (2)   The fire shall not be ignited more than two hours before the recreational activity is to take place and shall be extinguished upon the conclusion of the activity.
      (3)   The pile to be burned shall be less than 1000 cubic feet (for example: 10 ft. x 10 ft. x 10 ft.).
      (4)   The local fire department shall be notified 24 hours in advance if the pile to be burned is more than 125 cubic feet (for example: 5 ft. x 5 ft. x 5 ft.).
      (5)   The fire shall not be for disposal purposes.
      (6)   The fire shall not be within 500 feet of a pipeline or fuel storage area.
(Ord. 2023-16, passed 12-4-2023)