08-29-11-Ordinance-Outdoor Burning Regulations-08/01/2011ORDINANCE #08-29-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES CHAPTER 5, FIRE PREVENTION, ARTICLE 5.500, OUTDOOR
BURNING, BY ADDING DEFINITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS($2,000) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SECTION 1. Chapter 5, Article 5.500, is amended by adding definitions and restrictions
and read as follows:
Sec. 5.501 Definitions
Bonfire. An outdoor fire used for ceremonial purposes.
Open Burning. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly
into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney. Open burning does not include
road flares, smudge pots or similar devices used for safety or occupational uses.
Recreational Fire. The burning of wood, charcoal or similar material for recreational purposes
such as cooking, warmth, ceremony or pleasure or similar purposes and not contained in a
barbeque grill or pit, outdoor fireplace and similar apparatus. Recreational fires can be no more
than 3 feet in diameter and two feet high. No materials other than wood, charcoal or similar
material may be burned in a recreational fire. -
Construction Site Fire. A small fire contained within a burn barrel at a construction site for
warmth. Construction site fires cannot be used for disposal of construction materials.
Sec. 5.502 Authorization and Compliance with State Law
All outdoor burning shall be in compliance with Title 30, Sections 111.201 through 111.221 of
the Texas Administrative Code and all other applicable State Statutes. In the event of a conflict
between the State Code and this article, the most stringent rule shall apply.
Sec. 5.503 Prohibited Open Burning
All open burning is prohibited other than that specifically allowed in this article. Further, any
allowable open burning may be prohibited if it emits offensive or objectionable smoke or odor or
when it would cause an undue safety hazard.
No open burning shall be allowed if a Burn Ban has been issued by the City or County
prohibiting that type of open burning.
Sec. 5.504 Restricted.Open Burning
The following types of open burning shall be allowed once a permit is secured and provided it is
done in compliance with all State and Local regulations.
(a) Bonfires may only be constructed from trees, brush and untreated wood. Bonfires can be no
more than 100 square feet in size and less than 10 feet tall. Bonfires must be more than 300 feet
from any structure. Bonfires are not allowed within 100 feet of any public roadway. Provisions
shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading as recommended by the City.
(b) Open Burning of leaves, trees and brush Leaves, trees and brush can be no more than 100
square feet in size and less than 10 feet tall. Leaves, trees and brush must be more than 300 feet
from any structure. Open burning is not allowed within 100 feet of any public roadway.
Provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading as recommended by the City. No
other materials may be burned and must be removed from the pile.
(c) Recreational Fires Recreational fires must be more than 100 feet from any structure or public
road and are limited to no more than 3 feet wide and 2 feet high. It is highly recommended that
recreational fires be in a fire pit, nevertheless provisions must be made to prevent the fire from
spreading.
(d) Construction Site Fires Construction site fires must be contained within a metal burn barrel
and combustible material must be kept six (6) inches below the lip of the barrel. A Metal grate
must cover the top of the barrel. Untreated lumber, wood or charcoal may only be used for fuel.
Pressure treated lumber, plywood and particle board, or any other construction materials may not
be used. Construction fires must be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the structure and any
combustible materials.
Sec. 5.505 Attendance
All fires requiring a permit shall be constantly attended by the owner or other responsible party
over 18 years of age until the fire is completely extinguished and no smoke or embers are being
produced. Provisions must be made to provide equipment sufficient for extinguishing the fire at
the site of the fire.
Sec. 5.506 Exempt Open Burning
The following open burning does not require a permit and is allowable as long as a burn ban
prohibiting it is not in place.
(a) Fires in barbeque grills or pits, smokers, outdoor fireplaces or fire pits.
(b) Fires used by the fire department for training purposes.
Sec. 5.507 Permits
Permits may be obtained from the Sanger Police Department. The fee for said permit shall be
the fee designated in the Fee Schedule.
Sec, 5.508 Penalty
The penalty.for violating any portion of this Article shall be as outlined in Sec. 1.109.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent
of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases and words of this ordinance are severable
and, if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be
declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this
ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the
incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional word, phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, or section.
Section 4. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of
this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this Code.
Section 5. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage,
and the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of August 2011 by the City Council of the City
of Sanger, Texas.
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