![]() ![]() This ordinance shall be of a permanent and general character and shall be included in the City code.ĮNACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this 13th day of June, 2016. All open burning of household waste or other materials is prohibited, except brush, grass, wood and paper products that are uncontaminated under applicable DEC regulations. No person shall burn trash without a permit. ![]() Homer City Code 5.20.030, Trash burning – Approved container, is amended to read as follows:ĥ.20.030 Trash burning – Approved container. The City may also invoke civil penalties and remedies under HCC 1.16.020. The violation of any provision contained in this chapter shall be punished under the general penalty provision of HCC 1.16.010. The intentional use of coal as a fuel in any open burning, barbecues or campfires is prohibited however, the use of charcoal is exempt.į. The Fire Chief shall have authority to revoke a burning permit for violation of the terms of the permit.Į. The Fire Chief shall have authority to impose conditions on burning permits and to suspend or modify burning permits as necessary to protect public health and safety, life and property. A person may use a barbecue and burn a campfire in a developed fire pit or ring without a burning permit.ĭ. If the Fire Chief determines that weather or other conditions create a situation where open burning may create a hazard to public health or safety, or property, the Fire Chief may refuse to issue burning permits, restrict the number of permits issued, impose additional restrictions on new permits, modify, suspend, or revoke existing permits, prohibit campfires, and take other measures necessary to protect health, safety, life, and property for as long as the hazardous conditions exist.Ĭ. Any person burning combustibles, whether under the authority of a permit or not, is solely responsible for any damage caused by the fire.ī. Burning permits shall be available at the Fire Department and shall be issued only upon approval of the Fire Chief or other official with written delegation of authority from the Fire Chief. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, no person shall burn any combustible material in the open without a permit from the City, including in approved burn barrels. Homer City Code 5.20.020, Open burning – Permit requirement, is amended to read as follows:ĥ.20.020 Open burning – Permit requirement.Ī. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER ORDAINS: WHEREAS, This change will affect the authorized use of burn barrels within the city limits of Homer, as well as all surrounding areas. WHEREAS, The State of Alaska Division of Forestry amended the regulations pertaining to the use of burn barrels for the disposal of Class A materials, including wood, grass, and other organic materials, and now requires a permit for the use of a burn barrel during burn season, which begins on April 1 and ends on August 31 (“burn season”) and All burning is prohibited during East wind and high-temperature eventsĪstoria Fire Department or Astoria Police Department can order the immediate extinguishment of any fire if it is determined that the smoke is offensive to occupants of surrounding property or is creating hazardous conditions.AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AMENDING HOMER CITY CODE 5.20.020, open burning- permit requirement, BY requiring a permit to burn combustible materials in an approved burn barrel, and amending homer city code 5.20.030, Trash burning- approved container, by requiring a permit to burn trash in a screen covered container or other trash burner approved by the Fire chief.Shop fire pit accessories and a variety of outdoors products online at. For Burn Regulation questions call the Astoria Fire Department at (503) 325-2345 Find Spark screen and screen lift fire pit accessories at Lowes today.During fire season, burning will be allowed from dawn to 10:00am.Burning regulations may be adjusted during fire season.OPEN BURNS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE CITY OF ASTORIA Only dry, seasoned firewood may be burned.5 feet of clearance around the fire pit and 10 feet above the fire pit are required.These shall be constructed of fire-resistant material such as rock, brick, concrete, etc. ![]() Must be confined to fire rings that are a maximum of 3 feet in diameter.Any materials that create dark smoke or noxious odors.PERMITTED MATERIALS TO BURN: PROHIBITED MATERIALS: A charged water hose must be out and available.Burn barrel shall be located no less than 15 feet from any structure/combustibles.Burn barrel must have ¼ inch mesh screen cover.NO open burn piles are allowed within city limits Recreational burning (campfire or cooking fire) $35.00 renewal fee CITY OF ASTORIA BURNING REGULATIONS & PERMITSīurn Permits shall be required and issued for:īurn Barrels Fee: $50.00 for a 2-year permit ![]()
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