(A) Pursuant to I.C. 22-11-14-6(d), I.C. 22-11-14-10.5 , and this chapter, consumer fireworks may only be used in the city and the township during the days and times listed below:
(1) Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29 through July 3 and July 5 through July 9; however, regardless of what time sunset occurs, no later than 11:00 p.m.; and
(2) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4 and December 31.
(B) Use of fireworks is restricted to property owned or authorized for use by the user.
(C) Fireworks use is not permitted on city owned property, parks, roads, easements or other publicly owned property without specific approval by the city’s Fire Chief or his or her designee.
(D) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, from preventing the use of fireworks due to weather conditions or any other safety concern.
(E) Any violations of this section shall be punished by a fine which shall be the current fee /fine structure set by the city’s code of ordinances.
(Prior Code, § 38-171) (Ord. 22-01, passed 2-14-2022)