(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to burn garbage, rubbish or natural refuse (natural refuse includes, but is not limited to, leaves and other yard waste) anywhere within the City; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall prohibit the burning of charcoal in charcoal grills or the burning of logs, nontreated wood or wood products in either an indoor fireplace, or an outdoor fireplace (a structure which partially encloses a fire to contain its size). The burning of treated wood in indoor or outdoor fireplaces is strictly prohibited. The use of outdoor fireplaces shall be permitted only during the following hours: eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight, Monday through Thursday; and eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. to one o'clock (1:00) A.M., Friday through Sunday. (Ord. 0-27-98, 12-7-1998)
(B) The following types of fires are permitted as an exception to the prohibitions of subsection (A) of this Section: fires in conjunction with holidays and special occasions, set and attended by personnel knowledgeable in firefighting techniques, fire containment and the use of firefighting equipment. This type of fire, when ignited in the presence of large crowds, shall be allowed only by special permit issued by the City Council. (Ord. 0-37-90, 6-18-1990)