(A) It shall be unlawful to burn or cause the burning at any location within the village of any paper, cardboard, leaves, twigs, branches, wood, grass, grass clippings or other refuse from farming, gardening or otherwise, or other combustible materials of any nature whatsoever, except as follows:
1. Burning any combustible materials wholly within a building in a fireplace or other equipment or facility designed and constructed for such purpose; provided, that any refuse burning incinerator installed in any residence building shall comply with the rules and regulations of the state air pollution control board as the same may from time to time be in effect;
2. Burning charcoal briquettes, natural gas, propane, approved wood or commercially prepared seasoned wood chips or pellets in conjunction with any of the foregoing for cooking purposes, provided, however that the following restriction shall apply to multi-family dwelling (excluding townhomes):
(a) Charcoal burners and other uncovered open flame cooking devices shall not be operated;
(b) Burning of charcoal briquettes, approved wood or commercially prepared seasoned wood chips or pellets shall not be allowed;
3. Burning combustible materials in a high temperature incinerator providing complete combustion and complying with the rules and regulations of the state air pollution control board as the same may from time to time be in effect;
4. Burning "approved wood", as defined in subsection (B) of this section, in an outdoor bonfire at a gathering conducted by religious, educational or other not for profit organization; provided that a permit therefor is previously issued by the fire department and that such bonfire is attended by adult supervision and adequate safety equipment as approved by the fire department;
5. Burning "approved wood" in an "approved container" for recreational campfires, as defined in subsection (B) of this section in a safe and controlled manner. Provided that:
(a) Such fire shall be under the control of and attended at all times by a person eighteen (18) years of age or older who is not intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(b) A portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 4-A or other approved extinguishing agent such as sand, dirt or water in sufficient quantity shall be available for immediate use or water from a hose connected to an operational water source which hose shall have sufficient length and capacity to promptly extinguish the fire.
(c) Such fire shall at all times be safely managed and shall not be permitted to create excessive flames, flying cinders or smoke. The fire shall be properly extinguished and not permitted to smolder after substantial completion of combustion.
(d) Such fire shall be located in an area separated from any structure by not less than fifteen feet (15') and shall not be permitted upon any public street, road, sidewalk or other public property.
(e) Such fire shall not be used in such a manner as to emit offensive or objectional smoke or odors or when other circumstances make such fires hazardous.
(f) At no time shall such fire be utilized for waste disposal purposes;
(B) For purposes of this section the following definitions apply:
APPROVED CONTAINER: A commercially manufactured device specifically designed, intended, advertised and utilized for the purposes of recreational campfires, such as chimineas, outdoor fireplaces and/or covered outdoor firepits. Such container must be located above ground and in no event shall it be built into the ground or located below grade.
APPROVED WOOD: Seasoned dry firewood of dimensions appropriate to safely fit within the approved container with any cover remaining attached. In particular, but without limitations, approved wood shall not include any green or fresh vegetation materials; construction materials, such as treated woods, plywood or pressure treated wood, or any other materials which produce excessive smoke, cinders or other emissions characteristic of nonseasoned wood.
BONFIRE: A safely conducted and controlled outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes.
RECREATIONAL CAMPFIRE: A safely conducted and controlled fire utilized for comfort, enjoyment or relaxation. (Ord. 1872, 6-11-2014)