[Ord. 2003-02, 7/14/2003]
No person shall make, maintain, cause or permit the burning
of garbage, rubbish, refuse, solid waste, construction waste or any
material that causes foul, nauseous or irritating smoke and/or fumes.
[Ord. 2003-02, 7/14/2003]
1. The burning
of paper and paper products shall be permitted under the following
conditions:
A. The fire
shall be contained in a noncombustible, properly ventilated container
covered with a wire screen, mesh or other suitable noncombustible
cover so as to prevent pieces or particles from escaping, floating
and/or being blown away.
B. No fire
shall be started before 8:00 a.m. and all fires shall be out or extinguished
by 7:00 p.m.
C. Paper
burners/burning containers shall be at least five feet from any property
line and 10 feet from any structure, shall be in the rear yard of
any residence and shall not be located so as to cause a nuisance to
any adjoining property.
[Ord. 2003-02, 7/14/2003]
1. The burning
of wood and brush shall be permitted under the following conditions:
A. Wood and
brush collected or produced on private property may be burned on the
property on which it was collected or produced. Wood and brush may
not be brought in from another property or location to be disposed
of by burning.
B. Burning
under this Section shall be commenced early enough in the day so that
no flame will exist or be visible after dark. Any and all flames shall
be doused with water and extinguished before dark.
C. Any fire
under this section shall be attended by an individual 18 years or
older while flames are present and visible.
D. No fire
under this section shall be started or continued when the wind conditions
present an unreasonable risk of spreading the fire.
[Ord. 2003-02, 7/14/2003]
Charcoal, wood or similar fires for the purpose of cooking or
preparing food shall be permitted so long as the fire is contained
in a fireplace or cooking/grilling unit manufactured or constructed
for the purpose of cooking or preparing food.
[Ord. 2003-02, 7/14/2003]
1. Small wood
fires for family or social gatherings shall be permitted under the
following conditions:
A. The propellant
for any fire under this Section shall be wood cut in lengths of less
than four feet.
B. Any fire
under this Section shall be on private property.
C. Any fire
under this section shall be attended by an individual 18 years or
older.
D. No fire
under this Section shall have a base greater than four feet in diameter.
E. Any fire
under this Section shall be doused with water and extinguished prior
to the fire being left unattended.
[Ord. 2003-02, 7/14/2003]
Bonfires and other fires for public celebrations, fire company
drills, land clearance or other purposes not specifically permitted
in this Part are prohibited without the prior issuance of a permit
in writing from the Township. Permits for fires under this Section
must be requested in writing at least 30 days in advance and must
specify the nature of the fire/event, the proposed date of the fire/burning,
the individual(s) who will be in charge of the burning/fire and be
signed by the owner or authorized agent of the property on which the
fire/burning is to take place. The Township Supervisors may designate
a Township or Fire Company official to evaluate and issue permits
for fires/burning under this Section.
[Ord. 2003-02, 7/14/2003; as added by Ord. 2004-1, 3/8/2004]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part, upon conviction thereof in an action brought before
a district justice in the manner provided for the enforcement of summary
offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall
be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and,
in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment
not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues
or each Section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated
shall constitute a separate offense.