(A) Allowable burning. Natural wood material, including dry, seasoned tree trunks, and branches/limbs may be burned. Additionally, a small amount of paper product including cardboard, wood kindling, or commercially available fire starters may be used to aid in the ignition of an open flame. Open burning shall always be tended to by a competent adult over 18 years of age until the fire is extinguished. No person(s) shall open burn or otherwise burn any allowable material(s) prior to calling the burn hotline number at (248) 693-1838, to ensure there is no burn ban in effect.
(B) Prohibited burning. Gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, or any other flammable or combustible liquid may not be used to start a fire. Burning of leaves or any other material other than tree cuttings or brush is prohibited.
(C) Recreation fires. Recreation fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure, combustible material and lot of lines. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
(D) Bonfire. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure, combustible material and lot of lines. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
(E) Fires in portable outdoor fireplaces. Fires in portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure, combustible material and lot of lines. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall not be used on combustible decks.
(F) Open burning on easements or common areas. Open burning on easements or common areas requires written permission from the Fire Chief or his designee. Written permission is also required by the entity having control over or any legal interest in the easement or common area (i.e., Homeowners Association, and the like).
(G) Proper extinguishment. An individual shall provide adequate means of extinguishment that is immediately available to extinguish any burning operation. Examples of extinguishment include a fire extinguisher (minimally Class A rated), a shovel with dirt or sand, or a garden hose. Conditions that could cause fire to spread to nearby combustibles shall be eliminated before the ignition of any open burning.
(Ord. 22.07, passed 5-23-22)