Committee defers fire-pit rules after debate over setback distances and liability

Dec 15, 2025

Members questioned a proposed 20-foot setback for recreational fire pits and whether chiefs should be allowed to grant variances; the committee deferred the item for further review and input from fire chiefs.

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The ordinance committee discussed proposed regulations for recreational fire pits, including a recommended 20-foot setback from structures and a provision to allow fire chiefs to grant variances, but deferred the item for further review.

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