Burn Permits

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BONFIRES

• Must be extinguished by 2:00 am
• Cannot be larger than 4' in diameter and 2' in height.

OPEN BURNING

• Open burning is allowed during daylight hours only and is to be extinguished by dusk.
• Open burning is for residential use only.  No burning on construction sites.
• Wind conditions must not be more than 10 mph.
• The size of the pile to be burned shall be of a controllable size (no larger than 6 feet in diameter).

ALL BURNING

• You must print out your permit and have it with you while burning.
• Burning must be on your own property or with written consent of the property owner on whose property you will be burning.  
• Permit holder is responsible that the fire is not endangering structures, vehicles, ground cover or other valuables.  
• Permit holder shall be liable for all damage to property which may result from burning done under this permit.  
• Fires must always be attended by someone 18 years of age or older.
• Extinguishing equipment must be available and ready for use (fire extinguisher, working garden hose etc..) and in close proximity to the fire.
• Burning is prohibited if it is conducted so that it creates a nuisance for neighbors. 
• No flammable liquid (gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil) shall be used to ignite the fire or enhance the burning process.
• No burning within 50 feet of any structure or combustible materials and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure.
• No burning along any roadways.
• The only allowable materials to be burned are:
  • Dry, clean wood (not painted or treated)
  • Dry, seasoned brush, leaves
  • Dry seasoned grass (Chief's approval)
  • Absolutely no building/construction materials may be burned.

Violations of any of the above rules may result in the fire being extinguished and/or a citation issued where fines and costs may be accessed by the court.  Township and Village ordinances mandate these rules.  Burning is a privilege and is very closely monitored.

**YOU MUST CHECK OUR WEBSITE PRIOR TO ANY BURNING TO BE SURE 

THAT THERE IS NOT A BURNING BAN IN EFFECT**

ALL BURN PERMITS EXPIRE AT THE END OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.