The following words and phrases, when used in this section shall, for the purpose of this subchapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
APPROVED. Acceptable to the Fire Chief or his designee.
APPROVED CONTAINER. A non-combustible barrel with lid or cover to suppress sparks, an outdoor fireplace, a portable outdoor fireplace used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or a below-grade enclosure.
BONFIRE. An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes. These are usually large fires that are associated with crowd activity and size is no larger than six feet in height and six feet in width.
OPEN BURNING. A fire where any material is burned on the ground or in an open receptacle other than a furnace, incinerator, or other equipment connected to a stack or chimney. It also includes campfires.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. A portable, outdoor, solid-fuel-burning fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other noncombustible material. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening in the top.
RECREATIONAL FIRE. An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purpose.
(Ord. 22.07, passed 5-23-22)