LITH FALL 2024 GUIDE - Catalog - Page 49
LITH PD INFORMATION
RECREATIONAL BONFIRES
Fall is coming and that means cool evenings and s9mores. We want to be sure our residents
stay safe while enjoying fall treats and recreation fires. Please remember the Village has an
ordinance regarding open burning and recreational bonfires under Chapter 12. As the leaves
being to fall, the only materials that can be burned are logs: no twigs, leaves, grass or similar
yard or construction waste is allowed to be burned.
A bonfire is defined as a small outdoor fire, such as a campfire, conducted as an ancillary
feature of a social event, such as a picnic or outdoor gathering. If your recreational bonfire is
enclosed in a commercially produced or constructed fireplace, portable fire pit, chiminea, or patio
hearth, you do not need a permit.
For any permit to be granted and valid during the bonfire or during any recreational bonfire,
the following conditions must be met:
The allowed burn times are from 5:00pm - 12:00am
The only materials that shall be burned are logs: no twigs/leaves/grass or similar yard or
construction waste is ever allowed to be burned.
All bonfires or recreational bonfires shall be attended by a responsible person 18 years or older.
A garden hose connected to a water supply or other fire extinguishing equipment will be readily
available for use in the general area.
The bonfire or recreational bonfire cannot be located within 30 feet of any structure.
Adequate provisions also need to be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 30 feet of
any structure.
The bonfire (permit needed) shall be maintained within a ring measuring a maximum of 3 feet in
diameter made of non-combustible materials to prevent the spread of the fire.
The recreational bonfire (no permit needed) must be commercially produced or constructed
fireplaces, portable fire pits, chimineas, and patio hearths and used as directed by the
manufacturer9s safety instructions.
Only 1 recreational bonfire or bonfire is permitted at any one time at any given location.
Fines/Fees for Violating the Ordinance:
Any person who violates Section 12.08 shall be fined not less than $100.00 for the first
offense. The fine for a second offense shall be not less than $300.00 and the fine for a third and
any other subsequent offenses shall be not less than $500.00.
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