Except for the open burning described in §
250-2, no person shall set fire to or burn, or cause to be set fire to or burned, wastepaper, rubbish, leaves or any residual material, nor shall any person or persons kindle, maintain, authorize or permit any bonfires or other open fire on any street, alley, road, land or public grounds or upon any private lot, where such fire may endanger other property.
An outdoor fireplace or fire pit shall be permitted but only
in accordance with the requirements of this section.
A. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
PORTABLE FIRE PIT/FIREPLACE
A purchased structure specifically designed for outdoor burning
of wood or other materials that has manufacturer specifications for
its use and is not fixed or permanent.
B. Requirements.
(1) Fixed fire pit/fireplace.
(a)
No fixed fire pit or fireplace shall be permitted unless a permit
has been issued for such structure. An application on a form approved
by the Superintendent of Buildings for the Incorporated Village of
Farmingdale, shall be submitted along with:
[1]
A nonrefundable permit fee, the amount of which shall be set
by the Board of Trustees from time to time; and
[2]
A sketch of the structure's location on survey.
(b)
The structure shall be no less than 25 feet from the rear dwelling.
(c)
The structure shall be no less than 10 feet from the side yard
and rear yard property line.
(2) Portable fire pit/fireplace.
(a)
No permit shall be required for a portable fire pit/fireplace.
(b)
The structure shall be no less than 15 feet from the rear dwelling,
unless manufacturer specifications require a greater setback.
(c)
The structure shall be no less than 10 feet from the side yard
and rear yard property line.
(3) General requirements.
(a)
Fire pits/fireplaces shall be permitted only in the rear yard.
On corner lots the rear yard will be the yard opposite the front entry
door.
(4) Open burning shall not include the use of, or the type of burning
employed or associated with, an outdoor oven, grill, or smoker each
of which shall be exempt from this chapter.