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This chapter shall apply to all operations involving open burning, except those specifically exempted by § 95.11.
(Ord. 94-16, passed 9-19-94)
OPEN BURNING
No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit open burning of refuse or other combustible material, except as covered by a permit issued pursuant to the authority granted by G.S. § 143-215. If any person shall violate this section, he or she shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500, subject to the provisions in G.S. § 14-4.
(Ord. 94-16, passed 9-19-94; Am. Ord. 2022-03, passed 4-25-22)
(A) While recognizing that open burning contributes to air pollution, the Village Council is aware that certain types of open burning may reasonably be allowed in the public interest; therefore, the following types of open burning are permissible as specified, if burning is not prohibited by ordinances and regulations of governmental entities having jurisdiction.
(B) (1) Open burning is allowed in Clemmons as outlined under the regulatory allowances and restrictions as in the Forsyth County Air Quality Control Ordinance and Technical Code, § 1900.
(2) Open burning of leaves, tree branches, or yard trimmings originating on the premises of private residences is prohibited.
(C) Any persons wishing to engage in the types of burning allowed by this section and the Forsyth County Air Quality Control Ordinance and Technical Code must first secure permission by obtaining a burning permit from the Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department.
(D) Permission granted under this section will be subject to continued review and may be withdrawn at any time.
(Ord. 94-16, passed 9-19-94; Am. Ord. 2007-15, passed 6-25-07)
The authority to conduct open burning under the provisions of § 95.11 does not exempt or excuse any person from the consequences, damages or injuries which may result from such conduct nor does it excuse or exempt any person from complying with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and orders of the governmental entities having jurisdiction, even though the open burning is conducted in compliance with § 95.11.
(Ord. 94-16, passed 9-19-94; Am. Ord. 2007-15, passed 6-25-07)