(A) It shall be unlawful to light or maintain any fire anywhere in the city so close to any building or structure or any flammable material other than that to be burned as to cause a fire hazard.
(B) It shall be unlawful to build or light any fire so close to any building or other structure as to endanger such building or structure, or on any asphalt street or sidewalk pavement.
(C) It shall be unlawful to burn paper goods or leaves or any debris in the easement drain ditch. All burning should be during daylight hours.
(D) It shall be unlawful, within the city limits, to light or maintain any fires to burn papers, paper goods and cardboard except under the following conditions.
(1) No such fire shall be lit within 50 feet of any building or structure, nor within 15 feet of a fence or property line.
(2) The area in which the incinerator to be used is located shall have a surface of gravel, cinders, cement or similar incombustible material, and this area shall extend at least five feet from each side of such stove or incinerator.
(3) No fire shall be built or allowed to burn on any street or sidewalk asphalt pavement.
(E) It shall be unlawful to deposit or leave any refuse or material in such a place or condition that it can be blown by the wind so as to be scattered or cause particles; and it shall be unlawful to permit the escape of ashes or particles so as to be wind-blown or scattered.
(F) No person shall kindle or maintain any open fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private open land without first obtaining permission from the Fire Department.
(G) The Chief of the Fire Department may prohibit any or all outdoor fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. The Fire Chief shall follow the county on when to issue a burn ban.
(Ord. 03-200, passed 3-17-2003; Ord. passed 7-21-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99