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Commission votes to lift county burn ban for 30 days after rains
Summary
Emergency management recommended lifting the county burn ban for 30 days due to recent rains; the court approved the 30‑day lift but noted city ordinances continue to prohibit burning within city limits and within 5,000 feet of the city.
Emergency management staff reported that recent rains and improved drought conditions supported lifting the county burn ban for 30 days. The emergency management representative summarized the exception: burning remains prohibited within city limits by local ordinance (section 82‑2) and within 5,000 feet of city limits.
Judge Hennington asked for a motion; the court moved, seconded and voted to lift the county burn ban for 30 days (voice vote: 'aye'). Court members and staff advised residents to check city rules before burning and to contact emergency management with questions.
The order applies only to unincorporated county areas; city limits and immediate buffers remain governed by municipal ordinance.
