For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms are defined herein:
OPEN BURNING: Starting or maintaining any fire outside a residence or other building structure where the products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack, chimney or similar exhaust device. "Open burning" also applies to material that is burned in burn barrels, air curtain destructors or other such devices. "Open burning" does not include fires contained wholly within a barbecue, cooker or similar device designed, intended and used for outdoor cooking, and that is not intended or being used for burning of substances otherwise prohibited under this chapter.
RECREATIONAL FIRES, COOKING FIRES AND WARMING FIRES: Fire for the preparation of food, campfires and barbecues, enclosed in a fire ring no more than three feet (3') in diameter. Recreational fires, cooking fires and warming fires are permitted year round in compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 138, 8-13-2015; amd. 2017 Code)