For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BURNING PERMIT. A written permit issued by the Fire Chief (or in the absence of the Chief, the Fire Marshal) of the Volunteer Fire Department authorizing fires exempted from the general provisions of this subchapter, and setting conditions therefor, pursuant to Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requirements.
CONTROL EQUIPMENT. Any device, approved by the DNR, which has the function of controlling or abating the emission of air contaminants to the atmosphere.
DISEASED SHADE TREE. Any tree infected by Dutch elm disease or oak wilt disease or any tree constituting a hazard to a disease control program established by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
DISPOSAL FACILITY. A facility or site permitted by the DNR for the intermediate or final disposal of solid waste.
OPEN BURNING. The burning of any matter whereby the resultant combustion products are emitted directly to the open atmosphere without passing through any adequately controlled stack, duct or chimney.
REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE. A public or private operation engaged in solid waste collection and transportation.
RUBBISH. Nonputrescible solid waste, such as paper, cardboard, yard clippings and other natural matter, not including garbage.
WETLAND. A natural marsh where water stands near, at or above the soil surface during a significant portion of most years.
(Ord. 271, passed 2-5-90)