For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BURNABLE ORGANIC MATTER. Leaves, grass clippings, dried vegetation, twigs, and tree limbs.
GARBAGE. Discarded material resulting from the handling, processing, storage, preparation, serving, and consumption of food.
OPEN BURNING. The burning of any matter whereby the resultant combustion products are emitted directly to the atmosphere without passing through an adequate stack, duct, or chimney.
OPEN BURNING RESTRICTED. At no time shall any person cause, allow, or permit the open burning of any garbage, rubbish, or any other substance not included in the definition of burnable organic matter.
RECREATIONAL FIRES. Fires set for recreational, ceremonial, food preparation, or social purposes are allowed and do not require an agency permit. The material to be burned must be limited to a pile no larger than 3 feet in diameter by 3 feet high. Only unpainted and untreated wood, coal, or charcoal may be burned.
RUBBISH. Non-putrescible solid waste such as paper, cardboard, and other matter not including garbage.
(Ord. 198, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2014-14, passed 12-1-2014)