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Committee reviews draft urban burn-permit rules; members ask chief for permit form and restrictions
Summary
The committee reviewed a fire chief–proposed open-burning permit for the urban district that would require day-of permits, ban commercial waste burning, and post weather/wind restrictions online; members discussed enforcement, contractor exemptions, and whether to charge a fee.
The Codes and Zoning Enforcement Committee discussed a draft urban open-burning ordinance the fire chief brought forward, focusing on the permit timing, prohibited materials and enforcement.
The chair explained the chief wants the permit to be issued the same day it is requested by Rita's office so residents cannot obtain advance permits for weekend burning when the office is closed. "He wants it to be the same as the forestry's burn permit, which is you burn the day you get your permit," the chair said. Under the draft, the urban district would not allow open burning…
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