City of Moscow Mills, MO Article III Burning

§ 66.300 Open fires prohibited.

A. No person or entity shall kindle, set fire to, burn, or maintain an open fire of yard waste, agricultural waste, household waste, commercial/industrial waste, trash, debris, or any other material whatsoever in the City limits except as provided in this article.

B. The provisions of this article shall not prohibit campfires or other fires used for recreational purposes, ceremonial occasions, or other outdoor noncommercial preparation of food. Such fires shall include only vegetative woody materials or untreated wood products and may not include tires, fuel oil, or other materials prohibited by this code or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Such fires must be less than 25 square feet in size, be at least 25 feet from any structure, and be attended at all times.

§ 66.310 Open burning of yard waste only permitted, restrictions.

A. The open burning of yard waste only shall be allowed provided it originated from and is burned on the same premises. Yard waste includes trees, tree leaves, brush, weeds, grass clippings, and other vegetation. Yard waste may only be burned under the following conditions:

1. Such burning shall only be permitted from October 1 through March 31.

2. Such burning shall only be permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

3. Such burning shall not occur within 25 feet of any structure, may not occur on the City's right-of-way, and must be less than 25 square feet in size.

4. Said fires must be attended and controlled at all times, and a immediate means of extinguishment, such as a garden hose or fire extinguisher, must be available at all times.

5. Said fires must not be started or include tires, fuel, oil, or other materials prohibited by this code or state or county laws and regulations.

6. Prior to burning, Lincoln County Central Dispatch at 636-528-6100 must be notified and provided with:

a. Responsible person or entity and a telephone number for same;

b. Address, date and time of burning; and

c. Fire control protection being used.

7. Once the fire is extinguished, Lincoln County Central Dispatch at 636-528-6100 must again be notified.

§ 66.320 Other restrictions.

A. Notwithstanding anything in this article to the contrary, no burning shall occur within the City limits which violates state or county laws/regulations, or causes or constitutes a public health hazard, nuisance, or other hazard to vehicular or air traffic.

B. "Untreated wood" as used in this article shall mean "lumber and other wooden materials that have not been chemically treated for resistance to moisture, fire, fungi, insects, and other pests or have not otherwise been treated or manufactured with chemicals, or that does not contain adhesives or resins." "Untreated wood" does not include plywood, particleboard, chipboard or wood with other than minimal amounts of paint, coating, or finish.

§ 66.330 Penalty.

Violation of any of the provisions of this article shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $5 and not more than $500 or by jail for a period not to exceed three months or by both such fine and imprisonment.