[HISTORY: Adopted by the Commissioners of
the Town of Ridgely 7-6-1998 by Ord. No. 165. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
No person shall burn any paper, trade waste
or other material at any outdoor fire within the corporate limits
of the Town.
[Added 12-27-2020 by Ord. No. 386]
The use of firepits, firebowls, chimineas and other similar
appliances (collectively, "firepits") is permitted within the corporate
limits of the Town, subject to the following conditions:
A.
Firepits
may only be used on residential property and in the presence of at
least one individual who is 18 years of age;
B.
Firepits
must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines;
C.
Firepits
must be used at least 30 feet away from any non-single-family dwelling
or structure and should be at least 15 feet away from any townhouse,
duplex or detached home;
D.
The area
around the firepit should be kept clear of any combustible material;
E.
Firepits
should not be stored on a balcony or deck;
F.
Only dried,
aged wood, kindling and tinder may be used in a firepit;
G.
The burning of any trash, yard waste, construction material or debris, flammable or combustible liquid or other materials other than those permitted by Subsection F above is prohibited;
H.
A source
of water must be available;
I.
Smoke from
the firepit shall not cross property lines; and
J.
All ashes
from the firepit must be disposed of in a safe manner.
[Added 12-27-2020 by Ord. No. 386]
A violation of this chapter shall be a Class A municipal infraction and punishable as set forth in Chapter 115, Misdemeanors and Municipal Infractions, of the Town Code.
