[HISTORY: Adopted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1,
General Provisions, Art. I)]. Amendments noted where applicable.
No person shall kindle, start, or cause to be kindled any open
fire within the Village of Yorkville.
Outdoor fires for cooking, ceremonies and recreation. "Outdoor
fires for the purpose of cooking" is defined as but not limited to
propane gas grills, hibachis, charcoal grills and hardwood/softwood
of natural fiber.
A.
No person shall kindle, start or cause to be kindled any fire other
than in a substantial containment (surrounded by at least three sides)
constructed of noncombustible materials, such as metal, concrete or
brick, so as to prevent the escape of burning materials.
B.
All such fires shall be extinguished upon the completion of the activity.
C.
All fires shall be no less than 15 feet from any structure. All fires
shall be no less than 10 feet from any property line, street or alley.
D.
All fires shall be attended by at least one adult person with an
adequate means of extinguishment nearby.
E.
No person shall kindle or start a fire or cause to burn any combustible
rubbish, garbage, oily substances, asphalt, plastic, foam, rubber
products or any other material which creates dense smoke or causes
a nuisance.
F.
No person shall kindle or start a fire or cause to burn any construction
and demolition material, wooden pallets, wooden crates or any other
man-made product. All wood shall be seasoned hardwood/softwood of
natural tree fiber.
G.
Whenever a fire becomes a nuisance to the neighboring residents or
becomes unsafe or considered uncontrollable as determined by the Code
Enforcement Officer or the Fire Chief, the fire shall be extinguished
immediately in his presence.
H.
On such days when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances are
unacceptable for burning, the Code Enforcement Officer or Fire Chief
shall prohibit any burning whatsoever.
