BURNING REGULATIONS

Landscape Waste:

  • Only landscape waste permitted by Ordinance may be burned, on the premises where it was generated.
  • Burning is allowed from 8am to 5pm; all fires must be extinguished by sunset.
  • Fire size shall not exceed five (5) feet in diameter and three (3) feet in height
  • Fires must be kept at least twenty-five (25) feet from buildings, structures, fences, vehicles and combustibles.  Do not burn beneath overhead branches or utility lines
  • Fires must be reasonable, controllable, and confined to one location
  • An adult at least eighteen (18) years old must attend the fire at all times
  • Fire-extinguishing equipment must be on site and ready for use
  • Do not burn trash, plastics, tires, treated lumber, construction debris or other materials not permitted by Ordinance
  • No burning when sustained winds exceed fifteen (15) mph, during a burn ban, or when conditions are determined unsafe by the Fire Chief
  • Burning must not create a visibility hazard or dangerous atmospheric conditions
  • No burning on streets or roadways or in stormwater ditches
  • Permit holder is responsible for damages and firefighting costs as provided by applicable law
  • Smoke must not create an unreasonable nuisance; an unsafe fire must be extinguished upon direction of an authorized official
  • The Fire Chief or authorized Village Official may suspend or revoke a permit for unsafe conditions or noncompliance

Recreational Bonfires: (bonfires, campfires, hotdog roasts, similar activities)

  • Recreational fires are for bonfires, campfires, hotdog roasts, and similar activities only–not burning of landscape waste
  • Burning after dusk requires express written approval as noted on the Recreational Bonfire permit application.  Approved start and end times must be followed
  • Recreational fires shall not exceed three (3) feet in diameter and two (2) feet in height unless a larger bonfire is specifically approved in writing by the Fire Chief
  • Maintain at least twenty-five (25) feet from buildings, fences, vehicles, and other combustible materials.  Do not burn beneath overhead branches or utility lines
  • Keep the fire reasonable in size and under control at all times
  • A responsible adult age eighteen (18) or older must remain with the fire until completely extinguished
  • Keep a connected garden hose, water supply, or other approved extinguishing equipment readily available
  • Burn only clean, untreated firewood.  Do not burn trash, plastics, tires, treated lumber, construction debris, or household waste
  • No burning when sustained winds exceed fifteen (15) mph, during a burn ban, or when the Fire Chief determines conditions are unsafe
  • Smoke must not obstruct roads or create unsafe conditions or unreasonable nuisance to neighboring properties
  • Confine the fire to one approved location.  Burning in stormwater ditches is prohibited.
  • The permit holder is responsible for damages and costs of fire extinguishment where authorized by law
  • The Fire Chief or authorized Village Official may suspend or revoke a permit for unsafe conditions or noncompliance.