A. Burn Permit And Compliance Required: It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or any other entity to burn trash, wood, leaves or other combustible material within the limits of the City. Provided, however, residents of the City may build fires within the limits of the City for recreation, ceremonial or noncommercial food preparation if they have obtained a burn permit from the City and comply with all the rules and provisions of the said burn permit.
B. Rules And Permit Fees Set By Council Resolution: The rules and provisions of open burning shall be set by resolution of the City Council; provided, that said rules and provisions do not violate State or Federal law or the regulation of any State or Federal agency. Further, the City Council shall set the fee for burn permits by resolution. The City Manager, or his designee, shall be responsible for issuing burn permits, for inspecting fire sites, and for enforcement of this section. The issuance or denial of a burn permit is within the discretion of the City Manager, and any permit may be denied by the City Manager if, in his opinion, it would endanger the peace, safety or welfare of the citizens of the City.
C. Exceptions: This section shall not apply to the burning of any wood or like substance for fuel in any indoor fireplace or wood burning stove, or the outdoor burning of any wood, charcoal or propane in any grill constructed for outdoor cooking. (Ord. 05-01-2002, 5-6-2002)