(A) Permits are required for all open fires, except household and recreational, when there is no snow cover. This includes, but is not limited to, the burning of trees, brush, grass, crop lands, crop residues and industrial or commercial wastes. A permit fee of $1 shall be charged, which sum shall be placed in the Fire Fund of the city.
(B) Open burning permits are issued by the Fire Marshal or his or her deputies with the following conditions:
(1) Burning shall take place only at the time specified in the permit;
(2) The area of burning shall be limited to the designated site approved by the Fire Marshal;
(3) Prevailing winds carry smoke away from neighboring dwellings and public roadways;
(4) Burning be supervised by an adult during the entire period until the fire is out; and
(5) Fire control equipment is at hand, such as hand sprayers, garden hose, and fire extinguishers as appropriate.
(Ord. 11, passed 6-5-1973)