A. Definitions: For purposes of this section:
IGNITION SOURCE: Any lighted or burning material or object, including recreational fires or campfires, a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, firework, lighter, match, or smoking paraphernalia.
MOUNTAINOUS, BRUSH COVERED, OR FOREST COVERED AREAS: Areas or zones with open fields, vacant lots, wooded areas, and brush covered hillsides throughout the city. This includes such areas as: all wooded areas along the Ogden and Weber River Parkway beginning at the eastern boundary of the city from the mouth of Ogden Canyon and continuing along the Ogden River to the west city boundary and along the Weber River to the south city boundary, including any associated parks along the river corridor; all of Fort Buenaventura, the city baseball park and dog park area located off of A Avenue; and the old landfill property located at approximately 2550 A Avenue, near Fort Buenaventura.
WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AREA: The line, area, or zone where structures or other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland; and includes all areas of the city east of Harrison Boulevard from the north city boundary to the south city boundary.
B. Prohibition On Use Of Ignition Source: It is unlawful to ignite or use an ignition source in the following areas during those periods of time that the fire marshal has determined hazardous environmental conditions exist or are expected to persist when notice has been filed with the city recorder:
1. Mountainous, brush covered, or forest covered areas;
2. The wildland urban interface area; or
3. Land being used for an agricultural purpose.
C. Fire Marshal Notice: When the fire marshal determines that hazardous environmental conditions exist in any of the areas described in subsection B of this section:
1. The fire marshal shall issue a notice, in writing, stating the location where hazardous environmental conditions exist and the length of time such conditions are expected to persist;
2. The notice may include an exhibit with a map or graphical representation of the area subject to the hazardous environmental conditions;
3. The notice, including any exhibits, shall be filed with the city recorder, who shall publish a summary of the notice one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, including a statement that a copy of the notice may be obtained from the recorder's office; and
4. The fire marshal shall file a copy of the notice and any exhibits with:
a. The city council; and
b. The business license coordinator.
D. Notice To Vendors: The business license coordinator shall provide two (2) copies of a notice received pursuant to this section, including any exhibits, to each person who has a license and permit to sell fireworks. Each person who has a license and permit to sell fireworks shall post at least one copy of the notice, including any exhibit, in a prominent location where fireworks are displayed for sale.
E. Violation; Penalty: A violation of a notice issued under this section is a class B misdemeanor, subject to the penalties provided under title 1, chapter 4, article A of this code.
(Ord. 2013-28, 6-18-2013)