A. Recreational Fire Sites: A "recreational fire site" is an area of no more than a three foot (3') diameter circle (measured from the inside of the fire ring or border) and completely surrounded by noncombustible and nonsmoke or odor producing material, either of natural rock, cement, brick, tile or block of ferrous metal only and which area is depressed belowground, on the ground or on a raised bed. Included are permanent outdoor, wood burning fireplaces. Recreational fire sites shall not be located closer than thirty feet (30') to any structure. Burners or burn barrels are prohibited and are not "recreational fire sites" as defined in this subsection.
B. Recreational Fire Burn: When a campfire or commercial fire pit is used for recreation purposes, it must be ignited with an approved starter fluid using dry, clean wood; producing little detectable smoke, odor or soot beyond the property line; conducted with an adult tending the fire at all times; extinguished completely before quitting the occasion; and respecting weather conditions, neighbors, burning bans, and air quality so that nuisance, health, or safety hazards will not be created. Mobile cooking devices such as manufactured hibachis, charcoal grills, wood smokers, and propane or natural gas devices are not defined as "campfires" or "recreational fires".
C. Commercial Fire Pits: Commercial fire pits must be used in outdoor locations and constructed of ferrous metal or approved, noncombustible materials. Such commercial fire pits may be no more than thirty six inches (36") in diameter and must be located at least ten feet (10') from all cars or occupied structures and ten feet (10') from combustible walls, decks, roofs or other combustible materials and structures. (New Market Ord. 178, 7-13-2005)