(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to burn garbage, weeds, leaves, wood, paper, or any other material outdoors within the city, unless the burning is done in an incinerator approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety and is in compliance with state laws, state administrative codes, and the ordinances of the city except for the following:
(1) School pep rallies;
(2) Scouting activities; or
(3) Cooking fires.
(B) All exceptions to the provisions set out in division (A) prohibiting open burning shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) Fires must be attended at all times;
(2) Fires must be completely extinguished before left unattended;
(3) Only wood products may be burned unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief or his designee;
(4) All such fires must be kept a reasonable distance from structures, vehicles or other combustible materials.
(C) If the Fire Chief or his designee determines that a fire authorized in division (A) above constitutes a fire hazard, a pollution problem or a risk to public safety, he may order the fire to be extinguished.
(D) The Fire Chief or his designee may order a ban on all outdoor fires as well as the maintenance or operation of any devices or objects which produce spark or flame during any period in which the Fire Chief or his designee determines that there is an increased risk of fire as the result of drought, limited water supply or other circumstances.
(Ord 92-1, passed 2-24-92)