[Ord. No. 1-2002, 7/9/2002]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any parcel of land containing 10 or more acres which is used
for gain in the raising of agricultural products, livestock, poultry
and dairy products. It excludes the raising of fur-bearing animals,
riding academies, livery or boarding stables and dog kennels.
The person authorized by the Sugarloaf Township Supervisors
to administer and enforce applicable codes and ordinances of Sugarloaf
Township, including provisions of this Part.
To ignite, light, set a match to or set fire in a limited,
restricted, or contained noncombustible container.
To ignite, enkindle, light, torch off, set a match to or
set ablaze or a fire in open view, uncovered, disclosed, and unobstructed.
[Ord. No. 1-2002, 7/9/2002]
1.
Controlled open burning shall be permitted in Sugarloaf Township
subject to the following conditions:
A.
Only items to be burned would be refuse which is organic, such as
leaves, trees, and clean wood, and other materials which can be totally
burned. Items to be burned may not include table refuse, animal and
vegetable matter, garbage, construction debris and other material
which creates an odor or black smoke when being burned.
B.
A person igniting a fire shall not leave the fire unattended until
all material is totally burned.
C.
The person responsible for igniting an open fire shall take the necessary
safety precautions to ensure the fire cannot spread and can easily
be extinguished in case of an emergency.
D.
Controlled open burning shall be allowed between the hours of 7:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. At the close of burning
hours, such fires shall be thoroughly extinguished and not permitted
to smolder.
E.
The property where controlled open burning is being conducted must
be in an area which is not less than 100 feet from the nearest residence,
excluding that of the property owner.
F.
All material burned on a property must be from the same property.
[Ord. No. 1-2002, 7/9/2002]
1.
Agricultural. Burning being conducted for agricultural purposes as
defined by this Part shall be exempt under this Part, except where
the Sugarloaf Township Fire Department, the state or county places
a ban on all types of burning.
[Ord. No. 1-2002, 7/9/2002]
1.
Confined burning shall be permitted in Sugarloaf Township subject
to the following conditions:
A.
Items to be burned may not include table refuse, animal and vegetable
matter, garbage, construction debris, and other materials which creates
an odor or black smoke when being burned.
B.
Confined burning shall be allowed between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. At the close of burning hours,
such fires shall be thoroughly extinguished and not permitted to smolder.
C.
The size of the container to be used in confined burning shall not
exceed the size of a fifty-five-gallon drum or its equivalent. A container
may not include a pit, but may include a masonry-type outdoor fireplace.
D.
A person igniting a fire shall not leave the fire unattended until
all material is totally burned.
[Ord. No. 1-2002, 7/9/2002]
The Fire Chief, the Township Police Department and the Code
Enforcement Officer shall have the power to enforce the provisions
of this Part.
[Ord. No. 1-2002, 7/9/2002]
Any person who violates any provision of this Part shall, upon
conviction thereof, be subject to the payment of a fine not to exceed
$300 nor be less than $100.
