Richmond Burning Ordinance
Released: 04/08/2008
PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES is buring of manure, garbage, litter, consturction debris, etc. Burning of landscape waste within 100 feet of aq habitable structure. Burning of landscape waste within 50 feet of a non-habitable structure. Burning on public or private roads, alleys, sidewalks or easements. Burning which creates a visibility hazard on roadways. ALLOWED WITH RESTRICTIONS is Landscape waste generated on the property may be burned during the months of April, May, October and November, on Weekends, only between dawn and dusk. Fires MUST be 100 feet or more from a habitable structure ie..home, school. Or 50 feet from a non habitable structure. The fire must be supervised at all times by someone 18 years old or older. Fires may only burn when the winds are less than 10 mph, a fire extinguisher, garden hose or water source must be at the burning site. If the burning site is 500 feet or more from a habitable structure, landscape waste generated on the property may bur during any month or the year, on any day of the week and at any time of the day. Recreational fires defined as a temporary outdoor fire for warmth, cooking or nonceremonial purposes and excluding leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings are allowed provided the fire is not larger than 3x3x3, during the hours of 7am and 10pm. Any outdoor burning may be prohibited upon determination by the Police Chief and Fire Chief that such prohibition is necessary for public health and safety. The complete ordinance may be viewed at the Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive.
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