[Adopted 6-12-1989 by Ord. No. 1989-6 (Ch.
3, § 3.17, of the 1998 Code)]
Except as provided herein, no person shall cause
or allow the open burning of any combustible material, conduct any
salvage operation by open burning, or cause or allow the burning of
any combustible material in any chamber not specifically designed
for the purpose and approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency.
It shall be lawful for a person to set fire
to, ignite, or burn any combustible material in any outdoor fireplace,
grill, or barbecue pit if:
A. Such fire is used solely for the purpose of cooking;
and
B. Such fire is kept under competent and continuous supervision;
and
C. All flammable and combustible material is removed
a sufficient distance from the fireplace, grill, or barbecue pit so
as not to constitute a fire hazard; and
D. All fires or coals in said fireplace, grill, or barbecue
pit are thoroughly extinguished after the use thereof has been completed.
Any person, firm or corporation violating the
provisions of this article shall be punishable by a fine in an amount
not to exceed $750. A separate and distinct offense is deemed committed
each day such violation continues.
[Adopted 5-29-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-5 (Ch.
3, § 3.18, of the 1998 Code)]
No person shall cause or allow the open burning
of any combustible material or waste vegetation in any barrel, bin
or other container or chamber not specifically designed for the purpose
and approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant
to regulations adopted by the Illinois Pollution Control Board.
Any person, firm or corporation violating the
provisions of this article shall be punishable by a fine in an amount
not to exceed $750. A separate and distinct offense is deemed committed
each day such violation continues.