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Do you have general questions about open burning or are you calling to complain about an active open burning situation? If calling with a complaint, please provide the address and nature of the complaint. If you are concerned about the fire-safety of th

Category: Open Burning
Open burning for the purposes of disposing of waste material such as brush, limbs, leaves, or construction debris is only allowed with an Open Burning Permit. Other types of burning such as campfires, bonfires, or backyard chimineas do not require a permit, however they must be done in a safe, courteous, and neighborly fashion. If the smoke from one of these types of burning is causing a nuisance to other residents in the area, the Health Department may issue an order to cease the burning.
Updated 1/20/2017 12:21 PM
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