Fire Pits within the City:
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Fire pits must be 3 feet or less in diameter (including the height of the fire)
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Fire pits must be used for recreation-cooking food, socializing, etc. It cannot be used for burning trash, yard waste, tires, or garbage.
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There must be a ten foot clearing from the fire pit in all directions. This includes overhanging trees, bushes, weeds, furniture and/or any structure.
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Fire must be attended at all times. At no time will the fire be left unattended.
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You must have a way to extinguish the fire with you at all times. i.e.: a water hose, shovel and dirt, buckets of water, or a fire extinguisher
Open Burning Rules within the City – Permit Required from the Fire Department:
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Winds during the burn must be less than 6 mph. If winds increase during the burn, the fire must be extinguished until conditions improve.
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Only brush or clean wood, allowed by the Fire Department, can be burned.
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Materials to be burned cannot be located any closer than 150 feet from a structure, a power line, a tree line, or other combustible material.
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The responsible party must have access to water or have on hand tools/equipment capable of extinguishing the fire.
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The ignition material cannot be gasoline alone. A mixture of ½ diesel and ½ gasoline is allowed.
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The burn cannot impact neighboring homes or businesses. (Smoke travel)
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Burning is only allowed during daylight hours.
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The responsible party must attend the burn at all times until fully extinguished.
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All debris left unburned must be removed within 14 days.
Failure to follow the rules will result in revocation of the burn permit and the possibility of a citation being issued.