(a) Prohibited; exceptions.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall cause or permit the open burning of combustible materials, including, without limitation, rubbish, refuse of any kind, grass, leaves, wood paper, waste, industrial matter and materials of any kind resulting from construction, alteration or demolition of any structure or equipment.
(2) The following shall not be considered open burning within the meaning of this section:
A. Burning of waste material generated on the premises within a permanent, properly ventilated incinerator within an enclosed building, when such incinerator is designed and operated so as to minimize smoke and odors.
B. Bonfires, campfires and outdoor fireplace equipment, whether for cooking food for human consumption, pleasure, religious, ceremonial, warmth, recreational or similar purposes.
C. Small open flames for heating tar, welding equipment, cutting torches and highway safety flares.
(b) Containers for burning; debris. No person shall keep or maintain any container, pit or other device primarily designed for open burning, or keep or maintain any accumulation of rubbish , ashes or other debris resulting from any open burning.
(c) Penalty. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 7-2009. Passed 7-13-09.)