§ 92.06  OPEN BURNING OF TREES, LOGS, BRUSH, STUMPS, LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS.
   Open burning of trees, logs, brush, stumps, leaves and grass clippings is allowed only in accordance with all of the following provisions.
   (A)   Except for campfires, a permit issued in accordance with § 92.09 of this chapter must be obtained prior to open burning under this section when the ground is not snow covered.
   (B)   Open burning of trees, logs, brush and stumps must be conducted at least 1,400 feet from an incorporated city or village limit.
   (C)   Except for barbecue, gas and charcoal grills, no open burning shall be undertaken during periods when the Governor or the State Department of Natural Resources has issued a burning ban applicable to the area.
   (D)   All allowed open burning shall be conducted in a safe nuisance-free manner, when wind and weather conditions minimize adverse effects and do not create a health hazard or a visibility hazard on roadways or railways. Open burning shall be conducted in conformance with all local and state fire protection regulations.
   (E)   Open burning shall be conducted only on the property on which the materials were generated.
   (F)   Outdoor campfires and small bonfires for cooking, ceremonies or recreation are allowed provided they do not cause a nuisance.
   (G)   Open burning under this section shall only be conducted at a location as least 100 feet for campfires and small bonfires (250 for brush fires) from the nearest building which is not on the same property and a minimum of 15 feet from the property line.
   (H)   Open burning shall be constantly attended and supervised by a competent person of a least 18 years of age until the fire is extinguished and is cold.
(Ord. 229, passed 12-10-2007)  Penalty, see § 92.99