Recreational fires shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) No recreational fire shall be within 15 feet of an existing building, nor within 15 feet of an existing property line, except when the recreational fire location is specifically authorized by the fire chief or a designee.
(2) A recreational fire shall not exceed 36 inches in diameter and the flame height shall not exceed 24 inches from the ground surrounding the device or pit containing the fire.
(3) A recreational fire shall be allowed only in the AG, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, and R2F zoning districts or on any property used and occupied as a single- or two-family dwelling in any district.
(4) Burning may be done in a metal container, masonry fire ring, or store- bought device manufactured for recreational burning and so constructed as to prevent the dispersal of sparks and burning material having suitable covers and constructed to prevent the dispersal of sparks and burning material. No device shall exceed 36 inches in diameter.
(5) Recreational fire burning shall not take place between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(6) No such burning shall be done unless under the constant supervision of a person at least 18 years of age.
(7) No burning shall be allowed at a time or place and of such materials which, when burning, emit foul or obnoxious odors, dense smoke, or when wind conditions create or are apt to create a nuisance or hazard to persons or property in the vicinity.
(8) No burning shall be allowed when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances are likely to make such burning hazardous.
(9) Burning of yard waste, leaves and trash is prohibited.
(10) Any burning may be summarily suspended by the highest ranking fire officer on duty if the officer determines that any permitted fire is maintained contrary to this chapter or is a fire hazard potentially dangerous to persons or property. Any such suspension may be appealed to the fire chief.
(Ord. No. 83, § 4, 10-21-1972; Ord. No. 208, 3-20-2017)