(A) Dates and hours. The dates and times that it is permissible to detonate, combust or display legally authorized fireworks is follows:
(1) June 24 through July 2: 8:00 a.m. until curfew (10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday);
(2) July 3 and 4: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.;
(3) July 5: 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.;
(4) December 29 and 30: 8:00 a.m. until curfew (10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday); and
(5) December 31: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.
(B) Detonation, combustion or display not permitted. Except for the periods of time described above in division (A) above, no person shall combust, detonate or display any kind of fireworks within the city limits.
(C) Location. Fireworks may not be discharged on commercial, residential or publicly owned property unless the individual or organization is either the owner of the property, or has the express permission of the owner.
(D) Safety. Anyone who discharges fireworks in a manner that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury or damages to the property of others will be in violation of this section.
(E) Violation. Any person who detonates, combusts or displays fireworks in violation of this section shall:
(1) First offense: be given a written warning;
(2) Second offense: $85 citation will be issued; and
(3) Third offense: may be fined up to a maximum of $500.
(1992 Code, § 10-1-112) (Ord. 2014-02, passed 7-16-2014)