(A) Prior to starting an open burn, the permit holder shall be responsible for confirming that no burning ban or air quality alert is in effect. Every open burn event shall be constantly attended by the permit holder or his or her competent representative. The open burning site shall have available, appropriate communication and fire suppression equipment as set out in the fire safety plan.
(B) Burning will only be allowed between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(C) The open burn fire shall be completely extinguished before the permit holder or his or her representative leaves the site at 10:00 p.m. No fire may be allowed to smolder with no person present. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to have a valid permit, as required by this subchapter, available for inspection on the site by the Police Department, Fire Department, MPCA representative or DNR forest officer.
(D) The permit holder is responsible for compliance and implementation of all general conditions, special conditions, and the burn event safety plan as established in the permit issued. The permit holder shall be responsible for all costs incurred as a result of the burn, including but not limited to fire suppression and administrative fees.
(E) The burning of leaves, light brush and garden material is prohibited on city streets, boulevards, lake shores or any public property by private citizens.
(F) Burning shall be prohibited within 100 feet of the ordinary high water level of a general development and recreational development lake. A wood burning campfire less than 3 feet in diameter, designed to enclose ash for removal would be exempt from this rule as well as agricultural zoned lands.
(Am. Ord. 66, passed 8-7-2006) Penalty, see § 10.99