(A) Recreational fires shall be permitted under the following conditions:
(1) Recreational fires cannot exceed three (3) feet in diameter (measured from the inside of the fire ring or border) or height.
(2) Recreational fires must be contained in a fire ring made of a non-combustible and non-smoke or odor producing material, either of natural rock, cement brick, tile or blocks or ferrous metal only and which area is depressed below ground, on the ground, or on a raised bed.
(3) The ground must be cleared of combustible materials within five (5) feet of the fire ring.
(4) Only wood, coal, or charcoal may be burned in a recreational fire.
(5) A fire suppression device such as a fire extinguisher, garden hose or pail of sand must be available at the recreational fire.
(6) Recreational fires shall not be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any structure.
(7) Recreational fires must be attended by a responsible person at all times.
(8) Recreational fires shall be prohibited during a burning ban or air pollution alert.
(B) School homecoming bonfires shall be permitted under the following conditions:
(1) Approval of the bonfire by the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal.
(2) Bonfire cannot exceed twelve (12) feet in diameter or height;
(3) Fire must be a minimum of one hundred and fifty (150) feet from any structure;
(4) Ground must be cleared of combustible material within twenty-five (25) feet of the base of the fire; and
(5) Fire Department must be present from the time the fire is lit until the fire is completely extinguished, and they will have the authority to extinguish the fire at any time there is a concern for safety.
(C) Fires for instruction and training of firefighting personnel under the following conditions:
(1) An agreement signed with the property owner that outlines each party's responsibilities is on file at the Fire Hall;
(2) All necessary permits have been obtained; and
(3) The department must follow the Minnesota State College guidelines on structural burn training evolutions.
(D) Burning of dried leaves shall be permitted during the period of October 17 through November 7 under the following conditions:
(1) Property owner shall obtain a permit from the city.
(2) Leaves shall not be burned within fifty (50) feet of any structure.
(3) Leaves shall not be burned on streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, or gutters.
(4) A responsible person shall be present at the leaf burn at all times.
(5) Leaf burning shall be prohibited during a burning ban or air pollution alert.
(6) Leaves may not be left to smolder.
(7) A fire suppression device such as a fire extinguisher, garden hose or pail of sand must be available at the leaf burn site.
(1969 Code, § 43.30) (Ord. 289, passed 6-6-2000; Am. Ord. 389, passed 2-2-2010; Am. Ord. 399, passed 9-21-2010; Am. Ord. 407, passed 6-21-2011; Am. Ord. 444, passed 2-16-2016)