It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to burn trash, lumber,
leaves, straw or any other combustible material in any street, alley or vacant
lot, except by special permission of the Chief of the Fire Department, when such burning shall be done in a screened, metal receptacle
approved by him and under such proper safeguards as he may direct as to time
and weather, provided that the Chief of the Fire Department may issue a general
permit by publication during certain seasons of the year, for the burning
of leaves or other light material, where conducted in daylight and with an
adult in constant attendance.
[Amended 3-20-1991 by Ord.
No. 1054; 5-21-2002 by Ord.
No. 1411]
Any person or persons found guilty of a violation of this chapter shall
be fined not more than $1,250 or may be imprisoned for a period not to exceed
90 days, or both.