5-4-15-3: PERMITTED OPEN BURNING:

   A.   Open burning of the following is permitted only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and does not require a permit:

      1.   Fires used by organized firefighting personnel for the purpose of combating fire or training.

      2.   Barbecues or other fires used in the preparation of food, provided however, that the fire does not exceed three feet (3') in diameter and two feet (2') in height. (Ord. 554, 3-18-2015; amd. Ord. 609, 7-3-2018)

   B.   Open burning of the following is permitted only in accordance with the provisions of this section 5-4-15 and after notifying the Middleton Rural Fire District: (Ord. 569, 12-21-2015; amd. Ord. 609, 7-3-2018)

      1.   Fires used to keep irrigation ditches and fencerows clear of plant and weed growth.

      2.   Fires used to dispose of or reduce dry vegetative waste materials, such as, but not limited to, tree branches, gardening waste, weeds, or other dry vegetation, where mulching or other types of disposal are impractical. (Ord. 554, 3-18-2015; amd. Ord. 609, 7-3-2018)

      3.   Fires shall be ignited and attended between the hours of one- half (1/2) hour before sunrise and extinguished no later than one-half (1/2) hour after sunset.

   C.   Open burning for the purposes of agricultural activities requires a burn permit from the Middleton Rural Fire District prior to the ignition of any fire. (Ord. 569, 12-21-2015; amd. Ord. 609, 7-3-2018)