[Ord. No. 2005-29 §1(4.1401), 9-6-2005]
No person shall deposit refuse, garbage, trash, rubbish, debris of any nature, including, without limitation, food waste, rejected vegetable matter, paper, clothing, grass, leaves, tin cans, bottles or solid waste of any nature whatsoever, into any trash receptacle, dumpster or other trash storage container not owned or leased by said person without the authorization of the owner or lessee thereof.
[Ord. No. 2005-29 §1(4.1403), 9-6-2005]
A. 
Open Burning. No person shall kindle, set fire to, allow a fire to burn, or burn any trash, garbage, flammable materials, tires, asbestos, or anything which is prohibited by State law, State fire codes or Department of Natural Resources whatsoever within the City limits.
B. 
Leaves And Tree Cuttings. Leaves, yard rakings, cuttings from trees, and bushes which are dry and freely combustible may be burned in small open fires; provided that any such fire shall be attended and guarded by the person starting the fire and care taken by him/her to prevent the escape of fire from the immediate area thereof and, further, complying with Subsection (C) of this Section.
C. 
Variance To Burning Prohibition Authorized. The Chief of the Fire Department located within the County of Stone, and within the vicinity of the City limits, is given the authority to authorize a variance from the burning restriction as set forth in Subsection (B) of this Section, at his/her sole discretion, only after the requesting party has notified the City and received authorization from a City Official, such as the Police Chief or a City Official delegated by him/her, and having considered:
1. 
The nature of the burn;
2. 
The type of materials to be burned;
3. 
The supervision to be provided;
4. 
The types of buildings that are in close proximity; and
5. 
The nature of the facilities at which the burning is to be done.
D. 
Excessive Smoke Or Odor. No fire shall be permitted which produces excessive or noxious odors. Any person maintaining a fire with excessive smoke or noxious odors shall be in violation of the terms of this Section.
E. 
Surrounding Area To Be Kept Clean. The area surrounding burner baskets, burner barrels, and open fires shall be kept neat and clean and free from accumulations of trash, refuse and debris at all times.
F. 
Hazardous Conditions, Prohibition. The Fire Chief or Police Chief may prohibit any and all bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires where atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
G. 
Bonfires Prohibited. All bonfires which are not provided by this Section shall be prohibited within the City limits.
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Editor's Note — Former city section 4.1303.