Leaf burning shall not be allowed, except under the following conditions:
(A) The burning includes only the following: leaves, twigs, branches or limbs of no more than one (1) inch in diameter, brush or similar natural vegetation. The burning shall not include the following: trash, refuse, rubbish, garbage, plastic, paper, cardboard, litter, or similar household or commercial waste;
(B) The burning occurs between sunrise and sunset;
(C) The burning shall not occur on any public street, alley, or sidewalk;
(D) A responsible person above the age of 16 shall be in constant attendance;
(E) Burning which occurs out in the open shall be at least 50 feet from any structure;
(F) Burning which occurs in an approved container shall be at least 15 feet from any structure;
(G) Firefighting equipment in the form of a garden hose, buckets of water, or extinguishers shall be readily available;
(H) The burning does not create a visibility hazard on roadways or railways within the city;
(I) The burning does not become a nuisance or health hazard by reason of smoke, fumes, fly ash, dust, soot, or noxious odor;
(J) The burning occurs when atmospheric conditions will readily dissipate contaminants, unless such conditions are likely to create or add to a hazardous situation; and
(K) The burning complies with all other applicable provisions of the IFC.
(Ord. 6117, passed 4-30-74; Am. Ord. 8344, passed 3-2-04; Am. Ord. 9135, passed 2-6-18) Penalty, see § 92.99