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Borough of Wesleyville, PA
Erie County
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[Ord. No. 3-95, 4/12/1995, § 101; as amended by Ord. No. 12/12/2001B; and by 2/9/2005]
1. 
Burning of any garbage, rubbish, papers leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, building materials, furniture or any other materials is strictly prohibited.
2. 
Open burning for the purpose of recreation such as fire rings or fire pits are strictly forbidden.
3. 
Exceptions.
A. 
Outdoor cooking shall be permitted in an approved receptacle designed for that specific use; example, charcoal or gas grill.
B. 
Open burning for recreational purposes shall be permitted in devices specifically designed for that use; example, outdoor fireplaces.
C. 
For the expressed purpose of training for the Fire Department or Borough necessity.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original §§ 7-102, Obnoxious Odors or Excessive Soot or Ashes Not Permitted; 7-103, Bonfires or Open Fires and 7-104, Outdoor Cooking Permitted, adopted 4-12-1995 by Ord. No. 3-95, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 2-9-2005. This ordinance also renumbered original § 7-105 as § 7-102.
[Ord. No. 3-95, 4/12/1997, § 105; as amended by 2/9/2005; and by Ord. No. 10112006, 10/11/2006]
Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of this Part shall, severally for each and every such violation or noncompliance, be guilty of a summary offense, punishable by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $1,000, and costs, or, in default of payment thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. The imposition of a penalty for any violation or noncompliance shall not excuse the violation or noncompliance or permit it to continue. Each day that the violation or noncompliance exists shall constitute a separate offense.