(A) Burning trash, rubbish, scrap wood, cardboard, flammable or combustible liquids, or any other material is unlawful unless a valid burning permit has been issued and the requirements of the permit are adhered to.
(B) Black smoke prohibited. Open burning of asphalt products, rubber products, plastics, tars, oils, oily wastes, contaminated oil cleanup materials, or other materials in a way that gives off black smoke is prohibited without written Department approval.
(C) Adverse effects prohibited. Open burning of putrescible garbage, animal carcasses, or petroleum-based materials, including materials contaminated with petroleum or petroleum derivatives, is prohibited if it causes noxious odor or black smoke that adversely affects nearby persons or property.
(D) Small fires are permitted without a permit for purposes of preparing food or for purposes other than disposing of waste provided that the fire is contained within a grill, fire pit, or other similar enclosed or semi-enclosed and can be easily extinguished with water.
(E) Permits may be obtained from the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
(F) Burning without a valid permit and/or failure to comply with any provision of the permit is a minor offense and shall be subject to a penalty as provided in UCO § 1.24.040 or if no fine is there established, in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation or day a violation exists.
(Ord. 2016-16, passed 7-12-16; Am. Ord. 2018-11, passed 12-11-18)