Ione Municipal Code Ch. 8.08 Burning of Refuse, Vegetation and Cuttings

This chapter is provided for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city.

(Ord. 18 § 4, 1953)

No person, and no person for and on behalf of himself or herself or of any firm, partnership, association or corporation, shall set fire to or burn, inflame or ignite so as to cause to burn any weeds, brush at any place within the city limits, whether attended or unattended, without first obtaining a written permit to do so from the chief of the fire department of the city. Only burn piles are allowed, and shall not exceed four feet by four feet by four feet in height and shall be only vegetations and cuttings from the property for which the permit was issued.

(Res. 1431 § 2, 2004; Ord. 18 § 1, 1953)

No person, and no person for or on behalf of himself or herself or of any firm, partnership, association or corporation shall set fire to or burn, inflame or ignite so as cause to burn any trash, garbage, or other refuse at any place within the city limits.

(Res. 1431 § 3, 2004)

The chief of the fire department is authorized and directed to make and provide reasonable, uniform rules and regulations respecting:

A. The manner and extent of such burning and the time and times of day to be provided therefor.

(Res. 1431 § 4, 2004; Ord. 18 § 3, 1953)

Any persons and person acting for himself or for any firm, partnership, association or corporation, violating any of the sections of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction for violation thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00.

(Ord. 18 § 5, 1953)