A. It shall be unlawful for any person to start, or cause to be started, or knowingly permit to be started or set on any premises within the Village, any fire for the purpose of burning grass, weeds, leaves or other combustible material on the surface of the ground without first having obtained a permit therefor from the Village Clerk, and such person shall notify the Fire Protection District stating the location where such fire is to be set, the approximate size of the area to be burned and the number of persons who will be in charge of said proposed fire to guard against its getting out of control. Such person will be responsible for and assume all costs and damages that may result from the setting of such fire. (1990 Code § 19.129; amd. 2019 Code)
B. Nothing in this section shall interfere with the burning of leaves or other rubbish by the owner or occupant of the premises in which same are burned if such leaves or rubbish has been raked and piled and the fire is being attended in compliance with the provisions of any other ordinance or provision. (1990 Code § 19.129)