§ 26-103. Exceptions.

Outdoor burning of combustible material may be conducted in situations enumerated in this section if no public nuisance is created, and if all of the following conditions are adhered to. Heavy oils, asphaltic materials, items containing natural or synthetic rubber, or any materials other than plant growth which produce unreasonable amounts of smoke may not be burned, nor may these substances be used to start a fire. This does not exempt or excuse the person responsible for damages from the burning.

(1)

Outdoor burning in connection with the preparation of food.

(2)

Campfires and fires used solely for recreational purposes or for ceremonial occasions.

(3)

The following exceptions may be conducted only where the city fire chief ("chief") has been provided notice of said burn at least 24 hours in advance of same, the chief has granted, in writing, permission for such burn, and the specific recommendations of the chief are followed to conduct the burn at issue.

a.

Fires purposely set to forest lands for a specific forest management purpose in accordance with practices acceptable to the state forestry commission.

b.

Fires purposely set on agricultural lands for a specific management purpose in accordance with practices acceptable to the state department of agriculture.

c.

Outdoor burning in an rural park or rural recreation area of trees, brush, grass, and other vegetable matter for game management purposes in accordance with practices acceptable to state parks and recreation commission and state wildlife and fisheries commission.

d.

The operation of contrivances using open flames such as welding torches, blow torches, portable heaters, and other flame-making devices.

(Ord. No. 2002-006 § 1(II), 3-18-2002; Ord. No. 2014-021 § 2, 11-17-14)