§ 3.06. Open burning allowed by permit.

(a)

Unless a person has been issued a permit pursuant to the provisions of this regulation, or is not required to receive a permit pursuant to section 3.08 of this regulation, no person shall ignite, cause to be ignited, permit to be ignited, or maintain any open fire, except as allowed herein.

(b)

To obtain an open burning permit in Manatee County, an application must be submitted to the Manatee County Environmental Management Department (EMD). The application shall include a justification for the open burning and any other necessary permit information. After application approval, an inspection of the burn site will be conducted by the director or designee to determine if the site and materials meet all the requirements of Chapter 62-256, F.A.C., and this regulation. Each local fire district may inspect and approve the open burning application and site for safety and fire department equipment access prior to permit issuance. After a department inspection or local fire district inspection (if so delegated) is conducted, a permit will be issued and reasonable fees will be charged based on the category of burn. The open burning permit must be displayed onsite or be available for verification by inspectors. Failure to have the permit available may be grounds for permit revocation.

(c)

The local fire district shall be notified by the permittee on the day the burning is to be conducted, and on every day that burning continues. Where indicated on the permit, the DOF shall also be notified in the same manner.

(d)

Nothing herein shall relieve any person from complying with other applicable laws, rules, and ordinances, including Chapter 590, Florida Statutes, and rules of the DOF.

(Regs. of 9-29-93; Ord. No. 96-23, § VI, 6-25-96)