(A) It shall be unlawful to build, ignite or maintain any open fire at any place within the city except as hereinafter provided.
(B) Open fires are permitted in accordance with all of the following standards, no permit required:
(1) On property zoned for residential use on lots of 60,000 square feet or larger;
(2) The site of the open fire is located at least 50 feet from all structures and no conditions exist that could cause a fire to spread to within 50 feet of a structure;
(3) The open fire is located outside of the applicable zoning setback;
(4) The open fire is constantly attended until the fire is extinguished;
(5) Dry, seasoned wood is used for fuel, no burning of trash, leaves, or other debris is permitted; and
(6) A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment or materials, such as sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
(C) Portable, outdoor fire places or containers are permitted in accordance with all of the following standards, no permit required:
(1) On property zoned for residential use;
(2) The fire place or container is located at least 20 feet from all structures and property lines;
(3) The fireplace or contanier is covered to contain burning embers and ash;
(4) The fire is constantly attended until the fire is extinguished; and
(5) Dry, seasoned wood is used for fuel, no burning of trash, leaves, or other debris is permitted.
(D) Outdoor fireplaces constructed in accordance with approved plans and a permit issued by the city, no permit required.
(Prior Code, § 16-27) (Ord. 97-7, passed 3-20-1997; Ord. 01-24, passed 7-19-2001; Ord. 2018-31, passed 7-2-2018) Penalty, see § 94.99