[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Johnstown 5-16-1966. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.
Permit required.
(1)
No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or
authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on or in any public
street, alley, road or public grounds without a permit or other proper
authorization during construction or demolition of building or structures.
(2)
No waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on
the premises or in the immediate vicinity without a permit or proper
authorization having been obtained.
B.
Location restricted. No person who shall have obtained a permit may
start any fire or authorize any other person to kindle or maintain
a fire unless the location is not less than 50 feet from any structure
and adequate provisions are made to prevent such fire from spreading
to within 50 feet of any structure or wooded area.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent any person from starting
a fire in an approved waste burner with closed top located safely
and at least 15 feet from any structure.
The Chief of any fire department may within his fire district
prohibit any and all bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires, burning of leaves,
etc., when atmospheric conditions or other circumstances make such
fires hazardous.
The permit herein required shall be obtained from the Town Clerk
of the Town of Johnstown, who shall secure the approval of the Chief
or Assistant Chief of the fire district where the burning is to take
place.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a violation
punishable by a fine not to exceed $25 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 10 days, or both.
