11.16.040 Open burning prohibited.
A. Open burning of fires, including the sale, possession or use of fireworks, is prohibited in the Town from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year.
B. Notwithstanding the prohibition of subsection (A) of this section, the following shall be allowed within the Town:
1. Recreational burning, as defined in this chapter. Recreational burning on all Town owned or maintained property is prohibited except in designated areas and within operational fire rings specifically provided for such purposes; or
2. Burning done pursuant to the possession of a permit issued by the Grand Valley Fire Protection District. Permits may be applied for through the Grand Valley Fire Protection District, which shall analyze the application based upon the activity requested, the time frame for the activity and the fire conditions at that time. Permits shall be granted in accordance with the appropriate sections of the International Fire Code and must be kept on the premises designated therein, along with approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, available for inspection by fire officials.
C. Upon determining that the threat of wildfires for the Town and surrounding area has abated, and after consultation with the Grand Valley Fire Protection District, the Town Manager may by executive order release the prohibition on open burning. Notice of a release shall be provided to the Town Council at its next meeting following the issuance of the executive order. Notice shall be provided to the community through posting in at least three (3) conspicuous public places within the Town.
D. During periods of extreme fire danger, further restrictions, including prohibiting certain types of recreational burning, or an extension of the prohibition on open burning past Labor Day may be imposed by executive order of the Town Manager, following consultation with the Grand Valley Fire Protection District. Notice of further restrictions shall be provided to the Town Council at its next meeting following the executive order. Notice shall be provided to the community through posting in at least three (3) conspicuous public places within the Town.
E. Temporary and emergency fire restrictions that are issued by Garfield County and applicable to all of Garfield County shall apply to the Town of Parachute and violations will be subject to the provisions of PMC 11.16.050. (Ord. 748 §2, 2018; Amended Ord. 757 §2, 2019)