(A) Definitions. For the purposes of this subchapter, the following shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BON FIRE. An outdoor fire conducted for ceremonial purposes.
RECREATIONAL FIRE. An outdoor fire utilized for the purposes of cooking food for human consumption.
PERMANENT FIRE PIT. A below ground or grade level outdoor fireplace intended to contain and control outdoor wood fires.
PORTABLE FIRE PIT. Constructed of steel, brick, or masonry that shall be used in accordance with the manufactures specifications and safety guidelines and must be placed on a non-combustible surface.
(B) Requirements and restrictions
(1) No fire identified above may be constructed any closer than 15 feet from any structure or other combustible material including overhead.
(2) Only natural seasoned firewood or commercial logs may be burned. Burning of trash, yard waste or any other unapproved materials is prohibited.
(3) No accelerants, other than standard butane lighter fluid, may be used to ignite any fire.
(4) No fire can be permitted to exceed two feet in width and two feet in height.
(5) All fires must be attended and supervised by a competent adult responsible for the property where fire is located until such time as the fire is extinguished.
(6) A portable ten pound ABC type fire extinguisher, garden hose, or bucket of sand/dirt must be readily available at all times of an active fire.
(C) Creation of nuisance. In the event any outdoor burning creates and unreasonable light, heat, smoke, odor or other offensive condition which is deemed a hazard by the Fire Department or any other enforcement official, or causes an objectionable condition to neighboring residents, the Fire Department or any other enforcement official shall cause fire to be extinguished.
(Ord. 860, passed 8-21-17)