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Ordinance regulating outdoor burning
Because of repeated violations of the city's burn ordinance passed in August, 2004, it is being reprinted today, the city council
asking all residents to please abide by it to help those with breathing problems and also to save the paying of a fine.
Whereas, the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Auburn, Illinois, after due deliberation, believe it to be in the best interests
of the citizens of the City of Auburn to modify the city's existing ordinance regulating open burning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Auburn, Illinois, as follows:
Section 13-88 of the Auburn City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 13-88 OPEN BURNING
Unless otherwise stated herein, outdoor burning of any material is prohibited within the city limits of Auburn.
Yard Waste: Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass and tree limbs/branches. Such items may be burned provided they are
completely dry and the following provisions are adhered to:
1. Yard Waste items may be burned during day daylight hours between sunrise and sunset. All burning of yard waste items
must be completed by sunset. At no time is it permitted for either flame or smoke to remain present after sunset.
2. Burning of yard waste items shall be continuously attended by an adult or other responsible person.
3. Yard waste may be burned only upon the property in which the items were originally gathered. Burning items on city streets is
prohibited.
Patio fireplaces/camp fires: The City recognizes that burning wood within patio fireplaces and camp fires is enjoyable and should
be permitted to the extent that such activity does not unduly inconvenience other citizens within the community. Consideration
should be given to the fire's location and proximity to neighboring property, prevailing winds or other conditions that may unduly
inconvenience others. Use of patio fireplaces and camp fires are permitted provided the following provisions are adhered to:
1. Material burned within patio fireplaces and camp fires is limited to dry wood only. At no time is "treated" wood allowed to be
burned.
2. Patio fireplaces and camp fires must be continuously attended by an adult.
3. There are no time restrictions for using patio fireplaces or camp fires.
4. Patio fireplaces and camp fires are permitted during such times as do not unduly inconvenience other citizens within the
community. Police officers shall have final authority to determine whether or not operation of a patio fireplace or camp fire is
allowed to continue.
Penalty for Violation: Anyone violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall be first warned and then after one (1) warning be
subject to a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25) for the next violation, then fifty ($50) for the next violation, then one hundred ($100) for
the next violation and all violations thereafter.
Because of repeated violations of the city's burn ordinance passed in August, 2004, it is being reprinted today, the city council
asking all residents to please abide by it to help those with breathing problems and also to save the paying of a fine.
Whereas, the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Auburn, Illinois, after due deliberation, believe it to be in the best interests
of the citizens of the City of Auburn to modify the city's existing ordinance regulating open burning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Auburn, Illinois, as follows:
Section 13-88 of the Auburn City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 13-88 OPEN BURNING
Unless otherwise stated herein, outdoor burning of any material is prohibited within the city limits of Auburn.
Yard Waste: Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass and tree limbs/branches. Such items may be burned provided they are
completely dry and the following provisions are adhered to:
1. Yard Waste items may be burned during day daylight hours between sunrise and sunset. All burning of yard waste items
must be completed by sunset. At no time is it permitted for either flame or smoke to remain present after sunset.
2. Burning of yard waste items shall be continuously attended by an adult or other responsible person.
3. Yard waste may be burned only upon the property in which the items were originally gathered. Burning items on city streets is
prohibited.
Patio fireplaces/camp fires: The City recognizes that burning wood within patio fireplaces and camp fires is enjoyable and should
be permitted to the extent that such activity does not unduly inconvenience other citizens within the community. Consideration
should be given to the fire's location and proximity to neighboring property, prevailing winds or other conditions that may unduly
inconvenience others. Use of patio fireplaces and camp fires are permitted provided the following provisions are adhered to:
1. Material burned within patio fireplaces and camp fires is limited to dry wood only. At no time is "treated" wood allowed to be
burned.
2. Patio fireplaces and camp fires must be continuously attended by an adult.
3. There are no time restrictions for using patio fireplaces or camp fires.
4. Patio fireplaces and camp fires are permitted during such times as do not unduly inconvenience other citizens within the
community. Police officers shall have final authority to determine whether or not operation of a patio fireplace or camp fire is
allowed to continue.
Penalty for Violation: Anyone violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall be first warned and then after one (1) warning be
subject to a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25) for the next violation, then fifty ($50) for the next violation, then one hundred ($100) for
the next violation and all violations thereafter.
Issue Date: May 8, 2008
