§ 95.03 EXEMPTIONS.
   The terms and provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to the following:
   (A)   The setting of fires to combat or limit existing fires, when reasonably necessary in the judgment of the local fire protection district.
   (B)   The burning of fuels for legitimate camp fire, barbecue, cooking or external fireplaces, recreational, or in domestic fireplaces, provided that no garbage, domicile waste or refuse shall be burned in such cases. Fuel for such fires shall consist only of seasoned firewood and a small quantity of paper and lighter fluid for ignition purposes.
   (C)   The controlled burning of ground vegetation for the purpose of establishing, restoring, sustaining or nurturing native prairies.
   (D)   The open burning of brush for purposes of creating a ceremonial fire provided notice of the time, place and location of the proposed ceremonial fire has been given to the village and the local fire protection district. The failure to notify the village and the local fire protection district prior to creating a ceremonial fire shall be deemed to be a violation of this subchapter.
   (E)   The setting of fires in connection with firefighter training.
   (F)   The use of highway flares for roadway improvement purposes or safety purposes.
   (G)   To any property zoned A-1, Agricultural District.
   (H)   The open burning of leaves, tree trimmings, and branches shall be permitted from October 1 to November 30, provided such open burning shall be subject to the following restrictions:
      (1)   Open burning shall occur only on the property upon which the leaves, tree trimmings, and branches waste was generated.
      (2)   Open burning of leaves, tree trimmings, and branches is permitted only on weekdays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and weekend days between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
      (3)   There shall be no open burning of leaves, tree trimmings, and branches within 48 hours after any rainfall of more than one-half inch precipitation.
(Ord. 2013-09, passed 7-23-2013; Am. Ord. 2019-06, passed 2-12-2019)