[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Angola 3-16-1998 by L.L. No. 3-1998. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any outdoor fire or other smoke-producing process, other
than a charcoal fire used for cooking, from which air contaminants
are admitted directly into the outdoor atmosphere.
A.
No person shall burn or cause, suffer, allow or permit
in an open fire the burning of garbage, rubbish or refuse, as defined
by NYCRR § 215.1.
B.
No person shall kindle or maintain a fire when prohibited
by a police officer or the Chief or Assistant Chief of any regularly
organized Fire Company or Department in the Village of Angola, when
such police officer, Chief or Assistant Chief has determined that
atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous
or a nuisance to property or persons, and when so ordered by such
police officer, Fire Chief or Assistant Chief.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct an
open fire unless:
(1)
The material used for the open fire is wood in its
natural state;
(2)
The area of the base of the burning material is not
greater than 2.25 square feet;
(3)
The height of the burning material is not greater
than two feet;
(4)
The open fire is kindled or maintained not less than
15 feet from any structure;
(5)
Adequate provision is made to prevent the open fire
from spreading;
(6)
The open fire is attended at all times; and
(7)
The open fire is located on private lands with the
consent of the owner of said private lands.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be
subject to a fine not to exceed $500.
