SEC. 10.21. OPEN BURNING OF LEAVES.

 Subd. 1. Burning Permitted. Subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 88.16, 88.17 and 88.22, the open burning of dried leaves between September 15 and December 1 is hereby permitted.

 Subd. 2. Limits and Conditions.

 A. Such burning shall be limited to the areas of the City zoned for residential purposes only.

 B. Burning shall be during daylight hours only.

C. No burning is permitted in streets.

 D. All such fires shall be attended, at all times, by a person of suitable age and discretion.

 E. No burning shall take place during an air pollution alert, warning or emergency declared by the Pollution Control Agency.

 Subd. 3. Copy to State Agencies. A copy of this Section, or any amendment thereof, shall be submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

 Subd. 4. Permits. It is unlawful for any person to burn leaves under this Section without a permit from the Fire Chief. No such permit shall be issued without a finding by the Fire Chief that there is no danger of fire to forests in the adjacent areas. The permit may include such conditions as are reasonable under the circumstances.

Source: Ordinance No. 41, Series III

Effective Date: 2-7-92