(A) The only material allowed to be burned within limits is vegetation in its natural state (leaves, brush and other vegetation matter).
(B) It shall be unlawful for a person or persons to burn natural vegetation within the town limits without first obtaining a burn permit from the North Carolina or U.S. Forestry Service. The burning of said vegetation shall only be permissible within the dates listed on the permit.
(C) All burning will be performed only when the persons have on and connected to their water systems sufficient garden hose to reach the points of burning to extinguish the flame in case of high winds arising after burning starts.
(D) Persons who violate this chapter will be subject to a fine pursuant § 10.99 of this code and the cost of dispatching the Fire Department to the scene of the burning.
(Ord. passed 11-6-78; Am. Ord. 2023-006, passed 10-2-23) Penalty, see §
10.99