Consumer fireworks may be discharged, exploded, or used in the City of Grand Island on June 28 through and including July 4 of each year; provided that on such days the discharge and explosion of fireworks shall be permitted during the following times:
June 28 through July 2 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
July 3 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
July 4 8:00 a.m. to midnight
The discharge of fireworks within the City of Grand Island on any dates or times other than as set out in this section shall require a permit from the Life Safety Division. Public exhibition applications shall be accompanied by documentation of a display license issued by the State Fire Marshal. Private party display applications will not require a State Fire Marshal license, but displays will be limited to consumer fireworks as described in §16-20 of this Article. Applicant shall also show that there will not be any substantial danger to people or property. Factors that will be considered when reviewing an application will include, but not be limited to, where the fireworks will be discharged, the procedures used to discharge the fireworks and the qualifications of the individuals discharging the fireworks.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8895, effective 5-12-2004) (Amended by Ord. No. 9386, effective 6-12-2012) (Amended by Ordinance No. 9488, effective 06-17-2014) (Amended by Ord. No. 9829, effective 6-23-2021)