[Adopted 3-11-1985]
A.
No person, partnership or corporation shall burn or cause to have
burned or permit to have burned leaves, brush or other combustible
matter within the corporate limits of the City of Lewes, provided
that no more than can be burned in one hour on any day on the property
where the burning is to take place, unless the necessary permit is
received from the proper agency designated by state authority; provided,
however that nothing contained herein shall prohibit the use of outdoor
fireplaces or other devices for the preparation of food.
B.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 or imprisoned
for a period not to exceed 10 days, or both, and shall pay the costs
of prosecution. For the purposes of this article, each day that a
violation of this section occurs shall be deemed to be a separate
offense.
