8.35.050 Open burning.
The burning of grass, tree branches, scrap lumber, and other burnables which are not to be burned in incinerators prescribed in this chapter may be burned out-of-doors, provided a permit is obtained as prescribed in this chapter and further provided the person obtaining such a permit is in attendance or causes another adult to be in attendance during the period of such burning.
A. An annual written permit for all burning authorized by this chapter shall be obtained prior to burning any materials authorized by this chapter. Burning permits shall be issued at advertised locations.
B. Permits shall state:
1. The requirements for notifying the fire department when burning is intended;
2. That an adult must be in attendance at all times;
3. The hours and wind speed during which burning may be conducted;
4. The required special equipment such as fire extinguisher, fire hose, or fire truck;
5. That burning is to be conducted not less than 50 feet from any structure, or less than 25 feet from any structure if the burn pile is three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height; and
6. Such other safety precautions as may be required by the official authorizing the issuance of the permit. [Ord. 97-15 §2, 1997. Formerly §8.30.050].