§ 95.35 CONFLICTING LAWS.

   Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to allow open burning in those areas in which open burning is prohibited by other laws, regulations, or ordinances.

(Prior Code, § 5-4-6)

§ 95.36 RECREATIONAL FIRES.

   Fires set for recreational, ceremonial, food preparation, or social purposes are permitted provided the following conditions are adhered to:

   (A)   Only dry raw wood, or wood products such as sticks. No painted or treated wood or other lightweight vegetation such as leaves shall be burned in a recreational fire;

   (B)   Fire must be contained within a three feet diameter fire pit area;

   (C)   Fire must not be left unattended; and

   (D)   Fire pits must be located in rear yard only, at least 25 feet from any structure or property line. Portable fire pits with covers are allowed for use in front yards on driveways only and may not be within 25 feet of any structure in the front yard. All fires must be completely extinguished with water before leaving them unattended. Portable fire pits with covers shall not be stored on the driveway or front yard when not in use. The wind should also be considered before lighting any fire; and

   (E)   Commercial fire pits must comply with all of the residential rules with the addition of:

      (1)   Must be 15 feet from the property line and building and any combustible exterior facade or awning.

      (2)   No overhead covering above fire.

      (3)   Wood storage must be locked and only accessible by staff.

(Prior Code, § 5-4-7) (Ord. 252, passed 6-13-1994; Ord. 373, passed 4-22-2002; Ord. 773, passed 3-28- 2022)

§ 95.37 KEY BOXES.

   The Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC), § 506.1 is amended by the following: Key Boxes:

   (A)   Will be located near the front entrance of any commercial building at six feet above finished grade, or as approved by the Fire Code Official;

   (B)   Additional boxes may be used at more than one location when required because of the size of the building, number of keys, or other special hazard as required by the AHJ; and

   (C)   The box shall be of an approved vendor and model as approved by the Fire Code Official.

(Ord. 768, passed 1-24-2022)

§ 95.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.

   (B)   (1)   Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of §§ 95.01 through 95.03 hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with an order as affirmed or modified by the City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction within the time fixed herein, shall severally for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished not more than the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor as prescribed by state law. The imposition of penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all persons shall be required to correct or remedy the violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.

      (2)   The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.

(Prior Code, § 5-1-9)

   (C)   Any person violating any provision of §§ 95.30 through 95.36 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished not more than the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor as prescribed by state law.

(Prior Code, § 5-4-8)

(Ord. 358, passed 1-8-2001)