2015-0341
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
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An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances for St. Charles Parish, Chapter 11 Health & Sanitation, Article III. Open Outdoor Burning, Section 11-29. Exceptions to prohibition against outdoor burning. (b) to provide specific restrictions for campfires, bonfires, and other fires and to amend Section 11-30. Violations and penalties. (b) to increase the fine for violations and penalties.
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THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11 Health & Sanitation, Article III. Open Outdoor Burning, Section 11-29. Exceptions to prohibition against outdoor burning. (b) is hereby amended as follows:
AS WRITTEN:
(b) Campfires and fires used solely for recreational purposes or for ceremonial occasions.
AS REVISED:
(b) Fires used solely for recreational, traditional, ritualistic, formal, or special event purposes provided:
(1) Bonfires are allowed on private property with the owner's permission and provided it is not less than one hundred fifty (150) feet from any structure on adjacent properties unless written permission from adjacent property owners located within this distance is provided authorizing a lesser distance. There shall be no setback restriction to structures located on the property upon which the fire is located.
(2) Bonfires shall not be located less than fifty (50) feet from any adjacent property line of property having a structure(s) unless written permission is provided by all adjacent property owners whose property line is within this distance.
(3) The bonfire burning is controlled such that a traffic hazard is not created.
(4) The prevailing wind at the time of burning is such that smoke will not be carried in such a manner that it will affect the peaceful use and enjoyment of nearby properties and buildings.
(5) The bonfire shall in no way endanger the property of another.
(6) Fuel...
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