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Council adopts resolution to double burn permit fees; staff to schedule work session on burn regulations
Summary
Westfir adopted Resolution 570, increasing burn permit fees from $6 to $12 (senior fee $3 to $6) — the first change since 2004 — and directed staff to convene a work session to consider broader burn regulation updates.
The Westfir City Council adopted Resolution 570 to raise burn permit fees, doubling the standard fee from $6 to $12 and raising the senior fee from $3 to $6. Staff said the fees had not been changed since 2004. Council discussed the interaction with state law that restricts outdoor burning within 50 feet of structures and the need to revisit burn regulations in a future work session.
Council members said they want a work session to consider how to accommodate residents who historically obtained burn permits but may not meet current state‑law setbacks, and asked staff to consult with Oak Ridge on their practices. The resolution was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote; the council also repealed the earlier Resolution 260 as part of the action.
