Open burning is allowed between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm (or sunset, whichever occurs first). Open burning means the outdoor burning of natural vegetation that is not contained in an incinerator, fireplace, grill, fire pit, fire barrel, or other similar device. The size of the burn area cannot exceed 3' in diameter and 2' in height. A Burn Permit is required for open burning.
A permit is not required for
- Outdoor fixed and portable barbecues located at public parks and residential properties.
- Outdoor fireplaces, food smoking units, and outdoor cooking stoves.
- Recreation fires contained within a pit, barrel, or other noncombustible enclosure for the purpose of pleasure, religious, ceremonial or other similar purposes. Enclosures cannot exceed 30" height and 36" width.
Ceremonial bonfires are allowed by permit. Only untreated wood/lumber and natural unprocessed forest products are allowed to be burned. Inspections by the Fire Chief are required prior to and during the construction of the bonfire. There is a $50 inspection fee.
Commercial burning, except by permit following a natural disaster, is prohibited.