Except as herein otherwise provided, it is unlawful to make any fire at any point in any park, greenway, or open space, in the city, except at regularly established places for such purposes. "Regularly Established Places" are defined to be masonry, concrete or metal constructed fireplaces, pits or grills in designated city parks. Only charcoal briquettes from manufactured sources shall be used in Regularly Established Places. The use of portable propane barbecue devices is also allowed in Regularly Established Places only.
Fires at the Campfire Council Ring in Bidwell Park may be authorized by a permit issued by the director, who shall notify the fire department of each permit issued. Such permitted fires shall not be left unattended and must be completely extinguished prior to the permittee's departure.
No fires in BBQs or the Council Ring shall be allowed between 7:00 p.m. and sunrise during the months of October through March, between 9:00 p.m. and sunrise during the months of April through September, during designated Red Flag Fire Warning Days, or other times necessary for public safety.
(Res. No. 19 93-94 §2 (part))(Res. No. 31-13 §16; Res. No. 87-18 §2)