Notwithstanding the prohibitions set forth in section 4-6-2 of this chapter, the following burning is expressly permitted:
A. Burning any combustible materials wholly within a building in a fireplace or other equipment or facility designed and constructed for such purpose; provided, that any refuse burning incinerator installed in any residence building shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Illinois pollution control board as the same may from time to time be in effect.
B. Burning charcoal briquettes, natural gas, propane, approved wood, or commercially prepared seasoned wood chips in conjunction with any of the foregoing for cooking purposes, provided, however that the following restriction, shall apply to multi-family buildings (excluding townhomes):
1. Charcoal burners and other uncovered open flame cooking devices shall not be operated;
2. Burning of charcoal briquettes, approved wood or commercially prepared seasoned wood chips shall not be allowed.
C. Burning combustible materials in a high temperature incinerator providing complete combustion and complying with the rules and regulations of the Illinois pollution control board as the same may from time to time be in effect.
D. Burning approved wood, in an outdoor bonfire at a gathering conducted by religious, educational or other not for profit organization; provided, that a permit therefor is previously issued by the fire code official and that such bonfire is attended by adult supervision and adequate safety equipment as approved by the fire code official.
E. Burning any combustible material other than those listed in the first paragraph herein for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices or prevention or control of disease or pests; provided:
1. That the fire code official shall find that the burning thereof will not constitute a danger to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the village or of other communities surrounding the village, or constitute a danger of air pollution in any other respect;
2. That the fire code official shall issue a permit therefor; and
3. That any such burning shall be attended by adequate personnel and safety equipment as approved by the fire code official.
F. Burning approved wood in an approved container for recreational campfires, in a safe and controlled manner, provided that:
1. Such fire shall be under the control of and attended at all times by a person eighteen (18) years of age or older;
2. A portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 4-A or other approved extinguishing agent such as sand, dirt or water in sufficient quantity shall be available for immediate use;
3. Such fire shall at all times be safely managed and shall not be permitted to create excessive flames, flying cinders or smoke;
4. Such fire shall be located in an area separated from any structure by not less than fifteen feet (15');
5. Such fire shall not be used in such a manner as to emit offensive or objectional smoke or odors or when other circumstances make such fires hazardous; and
6. At no time shall such fire be utilized for waste disposal purposes. (Ord. 2011-45, 9-8-2011)