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RECREATIONAL
BONFIRES
Fall is coming and that means cool evenings and s’mores. 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 manufacturer’s 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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