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Riverview council adopts ordinance to regulate open burning
Summary
The Riverview City Council on July 6 adopted Ordinance 7-57, adding section 38-129 to the city code to regulate open burning. The measure passed on a unanimous roll-call vote after a second reading by title.
Riverview—1 July 6, 2026 —1 The Riverview City Council adopted Ordinance 7-57 on second reading to regulate open burning within city limits.
The ordinance, added as section 38-129 to Chapter 38 of the Riverview Code, was presented by the clerk by title only. Councilman Webb moved adoption; Councilman Pray supported the motion. The council recorded affirmative votes from Mayor Swift and council members Clark, O'Neil, Pray, Webb and Williams; Councilman Gagnaga was excused. The ordinance was approved by roll call.
Council members did not record extended debate on the floor at this meeting and there were no public comments on the item. The ordinance language as read adds a new local rule governing open burning; the text of the code addition was summarized during the reading but the effective date was not specified on the record.
The council proceeded to other business following the vote and adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
