[Adopted 11-7-2017 by L.L. No. 9-2017]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
RECREATIONAL FIRE
An outdoor fire burning only dried, seasoned hardwoods for
the purpose of pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or
similar purposes. The fuel being burned shall be contained to an outdoor
fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and have a total fuel area
of three feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and two feet (610 mm) or
less in height. Fuel being burned shall not include rubbish, lumber,
garbage or other offensive materials. Existing approved permanent
fire pits may continue to be used subject to the guidelines and regulations
contained herein but are not required to be relocated.
A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled
or maintained any open burning unless conducted and approved in accordance
with this article.
Violations of this article shall be subject to a minimum fine
of $50 for a first offense and a fine of $250 for each offense thereafter
within a one-year period. If further expenses are incurred by the
City, all expenses will be added to the fine to cover any and all
costs the City incurred.