(A) Application for a burning permit may be denied for any of the following reasons:
(1) The proposed fire or burn site does not meet the requirements of this section;
(2) The Fire Chief, or designee, determines that there is a practical alternative method of disposal of the material;
(3) The Fire Chief, or designee, determines that the fire would result in pollution or nuisance conditions;
(4) The Fire Chief, or designee, determines that the burn cannot be safely conducted and no plan has been submitted to adequately address the safety concerns; or
(5) The location of the burning shall not be within 600 feet of an occupied residence other than those located on the property on which the burning is conducted.
(B) The denial of any application shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the denial.
(C) Any person aggrieved by the denial of a burning permit may appeal that decision to the City Council by submitting a written request or appeal to the Fire Chief within ten days after the date of the denial. The Fire Chief shall submit the appeal request to the City Manager or designee for placement on the next available City Council agenda.
(Prior Code, § 97.36) (Ord. 08-001, passed 4-8-2001)