(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate the burning of leaves, building materials and brush, as well as recreational fires, within the Village of Wolverine Lake as is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare.
(b) Burning Regulations.
(1) No person shall burn or cause to be burned outside of an enclosed building any waste materials, refuse, garbage, paper or other combustible debris or material.
(2) The open burning of a building(s), structure(s) or building demolition material, or the burning of trees, logs, brush and stumps at land clearing operations, is not allowed.
(3) The burning of yard waste, including leaves, grass, shrubbery, vines, branches and stumps within the Village of Wolverine Lake is prohibited.
(4) Recreational fires shall be allowed in the Village of Wolverine Lake if all of the following conditions are met. “Recreational fire,” as used herein, shall be defined as an outdoor fire utilized for recreational purposes and which is not utilized for waste disposal or cooking purposes.
A. The size of a recreational fire shall be no greater than three feet in diameter and two feet high.
B. Fuel for a recreational fire shall consist only of seasoned dry firewood and shall be ignited with a small quantity of paper. No flammable liquids can be used.
C. A recreational fire shall not burn longer than five hours and shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. At least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating, two portable fire extinguishers with a minimum 2-A rating each, or other approved onsite fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
D. Recreational fires must be kindled in an open area. Recreational fires that are in a container may be no closer than 15 feet from a structure. Uncontained recreational fires (campfires) may be no closer than 25 feet from a structure.
E. The fire, or the smoke and debris resulting from recreational fires shall not become a nuisance or hazard to affected residents, nor shall it cause obstruction to the flow of traffic.
F. Those conducting the fire shall comply with all directions of the Commerce Township Fire Department, Wolverine Lake Police Department and all other employees or agents of the Village regarding the fire, up to and including its immediate extinguishment.
(5) This section shall not apply to, nor is it designed to control, the establishment and use of outdoor and “backyard” grills for the purpose of food preparation for individual households, provided that such cooking is performed in or on a conventional grilling container.
(Ord. 134. Passed 8-12-98; Ord. 134-A1. Passed 9-10-03; Ord. 134 A-2. Passed 6-1-11; Ord. 134-A3. Passed 4-12-23.)