A bonfire is defined as a small outdoor fire, such as a campfire, conducted as an ancillary feature of a social event, such as a picnic or outdoor gathering.

If your recreational fire is enclosed in a commercially produced or constructed fireplace, portable fire pit, chiminea, or patio hearth, you do not need a permit.  

For any permit to be granted and valid during the bonfire, and/or during any recreational fire, the following conditions must be met:

• The allowed burn times are from 5:00pm - 12:00am
• The only materials that shall be burned are logs: no twigs/leaves/grass or similar yard or construction waste is ever allowed to be burned.
• All bonfires or recreational fires shall be attended by a responsible person 18 years or older.
• A garden hose connected to a water supply or other fire extinguishing equipment will be readily available for use in the general area.
• The bonfire or recreational fire cannot be located within 30 feet of any structure.
• Adequate provisions also need to be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 30 feet of any structure.
• The bonfire (permit needed) shall be maintained within a ring measuring a maximum of 3 feet in diameter made of non-combustible materials to prevent the spread of the fire
• The recreational fire (no permit needed) must be commercially produced or constructed fireplaces, portable fire pits, chimineas, and patio hearths and used as directed by the manufacturer’s safety instructions.
• Only 1 recreational fire or bonfire is permitted at any one time at any given location.

Fines/Fees for Violating the Ordinance

Any person who violates Section 12.08 shall be fined not less than $100.00 for the first offense. The fine for a second offense shall be not less than $300.00 and the fine for a third and any other subsequent offenses shall be not less than $500.00.

Bonfire Permit Application: