(A) Open burning within the city limits of the City of Park Rapids is prohibited, except as provided for in division (B) below of this section. Burning barrels are prohibited within the city limits of the City of Park Rapids, as well as the burning of grass cover on yards and lots.
(B) The burning of vegetative debris, consisting of grass clippings, leaves, branches, and wood on private property is permitted under the following conditions:
(1) Burning will be allowed only with a valid permit from the office of the City Administrator. No burning shall be allowed before 6 p.m. or after 11 p.m. Burning permits are not required when the ground is snow-covered, provided there is compliance with the remainder of the conditions imposed by this subchapter.
(2) A responsible person shall be in constant attendance until the fire is completely extinguished.
(3) The fire shall not be less than 100 feet from any structure, building, hedge, roadway or any other permanent improvement, and shall be located not less than 100 feet from any property line.
(4) No open fire shall be placed on the city street, boulevard, or on any public property by private citizens.
(5) No open burning shall take place during an air pollution alert warning or emergency declared by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
(6) The City Fire Chief or Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may temporarily discontinue burning within the city limits due to unsafe conditions including, but not limited to, high winds or drought.
(7) No open burning shall take place during a high wind or when a traffic hazard may be created thereby in a nearby street.
(C) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Fire Department of the City of Park Rapids may schedule and select certain lots or structures for controlled burns for demolition or training purposes.
(Prior Code, § 30-82) Penalty, see § 32.99