With the exception of the City of Sedgwick burn site; no papers, shavings, weeds, brush, grass, leaves, trash, rubbish, tree trimmings, building materials, etc., shall be burned outside at any time in the city. Traditional wood or log campfires and modern gas-powered burn pits are permitted.

(Ord. 729; Code 2022)

Bonfires for pep rallies and other special occasions shall be permitted at the discretion and express authorization of the fire chief evidenced by a properly issued written permit specifically noting time, place, and duration.

(Ord. 729; Code 2022)

A fire may be built in any outdoor stove, oven, fireplace, chimenea, barbecue pit, or portable burner for the purpose of cooking food: provided, that any such unit shall be solidly enclosed on all sides and the top surface shall be covered in a material such as wire mesh sufficient to contain any burning embers and ash. Any fire so started shall be extinguished and made safe before the persons starting and maintaining the same shall leave the place where the fire was started.

(Ord. 729; Code 2022)

With the exception of properly maintained mulch piles, accumulations of waste paper, hay, grass, straw, weeds, litter or combustible or flammable waste, rubbish or trash of any kind shall not be permitted to remain in any part of any building, structure or upon the roof thereof.

(Ord. 729; Code 2022)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in any sum not exceeding $100.00, or be imprisoned not to exceed 30 days, or be both so fined and imprisoned.

(Ord. 729; Code 2022)