A permit is not required for a recreation fire but such fires are subject to the following regulations:
(a) The fire must be made at least 25 feet away from any structure or combustible material and in no case shall have a total fuel area greater than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
(b) Provisions shall be made to prevent the spread of fire to any structure or combustible material.
(c) Fires in approved containers are permitted to be no less than 15 feet from a structure. Approved containers may be used on wood decks or other similar structures provided their use is specifically approved by the fire official.
(d) Approved containers are limited to metal fire rings, commercially manufactured units for open flame type burning, fire pits at least 18 inches deep with stones or fire brick lining the perimeter, and other similar configurations conforming to the intent of containing the fire safely
(e) The fire shall not be fueled by leaves or other than wood vegetation and shall not generate objectionable smoke or odors.
(f) If a complaint is generated based on the objectionable smoke or odors, the complainant(s) shall be present upon investigation by the Fire Department. Smoke entering adjacent structures shall be considered objectionable and the fire is to be extinguished. Other matters of complaint shall be evaluated by the fire official based on the safety and health of those present and in proximity to the fire. (Ord. 61-2009. Passed 8-3-09.)