(A) Generally. Bonfires and campfires are subject to the following conditions.
(B) Specifically.
(1) Location. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or campfire or authorize any bonfire to be kindled or maintained on any private or public land, unless the location of the fire is not less than 15 feet from any structure and adequate provisions are made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 15 feet of any structure, and must be less than four feet in diameter and no taller than 18 inches. Additionally, on public land, approval from the Village Manager must be received beforehand.
(2) Attendants. A bonfire or campfire shall be constantly attended by a competent adult until the fire is extinguished with water source readily available.
(3) Safety. The Fire Chief may prohibit any and all bonfires and campfires when atmospheric conditions or circumstances make the fire hazardous or when, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the bonfire or campfire would constitute a fire hazard or will endanger the life or property of any person.
(Prior Code, § 900.05) (Am. Ord. 2023-01, passed 8-7-2023) Penalty, see § 94.99