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Peachtree City council votes unanimously to approve ordinance banning backyard yard‑debris burning
Summary
After public comment from multiple residents urging a ban, council moved forward with an ordinance change to prohibit open burning of yard debris; staff and council discussed enforcement, penalties and the city recycling/mulch drop‑off capacity.
Peachtree City Council voted unanimously to approve a change to the city’s burn permit ordinance that prohibits outdoor burning of yard debris, the city’s presenting staff member said. The council’s action followed extensive public comment from residents who described smoke infiltrating yards, playgrounds and homes and urged a ban to protect health and quality of life.
Jeff Thummit, who presented the ordinance change, said the version before council outlines a complete ban. When asked about implementation, Thummit said there would be no controlled‑burn permits under the…
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