§ 30-102. Agricultural, recreational and portable outdoor fireplace exception.

(a)

This article shall not apply to any uses involving agricultural uses as defined in Ordinance No. 49-99, being the zoning ordinance of the village.

(b)

This article shall not apply to the use of portable outdoor fireplaces or recreational fires as hereinafter defined and permitted.

(1)

A portable outdoor fireplace is defined as a portable, outdoor, solid-fuel burning, propane or natural gas fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other noncombustible material. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design, or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and short chimney or chimney opening in the top.

(2)

A recreational fire is defined is an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish, leaves and yard waste where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.

(c)

Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated.

(d)

Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material.

(e)

Recreational fires and the use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher, or other on-site fire-extinguishing equipment such as fire, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water tank shall be available for immediate utilization.

(Ord. No. 15-95, § 1(40.1(a)), 10-18-1995; Ord. No. 17-2015, 11-17-2015)