[Ord. No. NB-1, 10-4-1984; amended 10-13-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-006]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Any substance that will burn, including, but not limited
to, refuse, debris, waste, brush, stumps, logs, rubbish, fallen timber,
grass, stubble, leaves, crops or crop residue.
A fire from which the products of combustion are emitted
directly into the open air without first passing through a stack or
chimney.
[Ord. No. NB-2, 10-4-1984; amended 7-7-1988 by Ord. No.
NB-3; 10-13-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-006]
(a)
Regulation of burning. No person shall engage in the open burning
of any flammable material in a manner that violates the following
restrictions and regulations.
(1)
No fire or burning of any flammable material shall be located on
the improved portion of any street or roadway or on any sidewalk or
bicycle path.
(2)
There shall be no burning of any flammable material without taking
reasonable precautions, both before and at all times after lighting
the fire, to prevent the fire from spreading.
(3)
An adequate source of water or other method as may be approved by
the Park Township Fire Chief for extinguishing a fire shall be available
at all times.
(4)
Burning shall be only allowed on calm days as determined by the Park
Township Fire Department.
(5)
A fire must be attended at all times prior to it being fully extinguished.
(6)
The following items shall not be burned at any time:
a.
Household waste, including but not limited to trash, garbage, plastic
and paper;
b.
Leaves, including pine cones and yard waste such as grass clippings
and weeds;
c.
Construction materials, including but not limited to 2 x 4s, plywood,
other boards, carpet, plastic, roofing materials, drywall, paint or
solvents and siding;
d.
Structures for the purpose of demolition;
e.
Commercial or industrial waste;
f.
Any other material that would cause a public nuisance.
(b)
Permits. Except as provided in Subsection (c) below, the open burning of any flammable material without first obtaining a permit from Park Township shall be prohibited; the forms and method of obtaining said permit shall be as provided by Park Township. All fires permitted under this section shall be started after 7:00 a.m. and extinguished by 9:00 p.m. on any day. Permits may be rescinded by Park Township at any time for safety purposes, violation of permit conditions or for area- or statewide bans on burning.
(c)
Exceptions. Burning permits shall not be required for the following
fires:
(1)
Open fires of no larger than a three-foot diameter may be used for
recreational purposes, such as campfires, provided no nuisance is
created.
(2)
Bonfires for recreational purposes, when controlled by nonprofit
or governmental agencies and as may be approved by the Park Township
Fire Chief, provided no nuisance is created.
(3)
Salamanders or other recognized trade devices may be used for heating
by construction workers, provided no nuisance is created.
(4)
Open fires may be used for cooking of food, provided no nuisance
is created.
(5)
Fires may be set for the instruction of public firefighters if the
purpose of the fire is for firefighting training.
(d)
Violation. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section
shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
