[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of
Vicksburg 9-6-1989 by Ord. No.
174 (Ch. 26, Art. II, of the 1995 Village Code).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any material, including lawn trimmings, trees, shrubs, brush,
boxes, paper, straw, leaves, sawdust, tire, plastics, solvents, flammable
liquids, and all rubbish and refuse that will ignite through contact
with flames of ordinary temperatures.
The burning of combustible waste material which is kindled
and maintained in whole or in part in the open air.
It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate open burning within
the Village so as to protect the integrity of the air and promote
the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the Village.
No person shall ignite or allow open burning within the Village unless specifically excepted by § 176-4.
[Amended 8-15-2011 by Ord. No. 265]
The prohibitions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A.
The burning of wood, charcoal or any other accepted fuel for the
preparation of food in any form in an approved container or utensil
manufactured for the purpose of food preparation while such container
or utensil is being used in a safe and sanitary manner.
B.
The use of approved gaseous or liquid-fired salamanders commonly
employed in conjunction with building and construction operations
while being used in accordance with accepted safety standards.
C.
Roofers, tinners, plumbers or other mechanics pursuing a business
requiring the use of fire or for the purpose of boiling tar, pitch,
or oil used in the regular course of an appropriate business or trade
and while being used in a safe and sanitary manner and conforming
to all other applicable codes.
D.
Ceremonial bonfires to be conducted at least 100 feet from any building.
E.
Recreational burning. The burning of wood in an approved container
made of noncombustible material that does not exceed three feet by
three feet in size. The approved container must be placed at least
10 feet from any building structure, fence and/or property line. Flame
height shall not exceed 24 inches at any time. All fires must be attended
by an adult 18 years of age or older. Any fire that either annoys,
disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace,
or safety of others is prohibited.
B.
Application. Permit applications for § 176-4D must be obtained from the Village Manager's office at Village Hall and submitted 14 days prior to the planned event.
C.
Investigation; report. The Village Manager will have appropriate
departments investigate applications and report the findings to the
applicant seven days prior to the planned event.
D.
Fee. No fee will be charged for permits.
This chapter is effective in the Village and shall be superseded
only by more restrictive rules and regulations enacted and enforced
by the United States of America, the state and/or other governmental
bodies with legal jurisdiction within this Village.
[Amended 6-15-2015 by Ord. No. 276; at time of adoption of Code (see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
A violation of any section of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in § 1-6 of the Village Code.
