(A) It is unlawful to light or maintain any fire anywhere in the city, except as noted in divisions (B) and (C) below, so close to any building or structure or any flammable material, other than that to be burned, so as to cause a fire hazard.
(B) The City Council shall specify when any and all leaves, bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires may be permitted.
(C) If a building is to be burned under the supervision of the Fire Department, the owner(s) shall obtain a demolition permit, signed by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee and the Fire Chief, as set forth in the uniform building codes, and any amendatory acts thereof, adopted pursuant to § 150.01 of this code. Before issuing said demolition permit, the Director of Public Works or his or her designee must be satisfied that utilities and adjacent properties are not endangered.
(D) The burning of garbage or refuse that smolders or gives off noxious odors is prohibited.
(Prior Code, § L-4-2) Penalty, see § 91.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-33-1 and 34A-1-18