8.16.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

"Emission" means a release of air contaminants into the ambient air.

"Outdoor burning" means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion.

(Ord. 403 § 1, 1993)

8.16.020 - Outdoor burning prohibited without permit.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to commence or permit to continue any outdoor burning on any property owned or occupied or under the temporary control of such person, firm or corporation or other legal entity without having in possession a current permit to conduct such outdoor burning issued by the Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority or the Washington State Department of Ecology.

(Editorially amended during 1999 codification; Ord. 403 § 2, 1993)

8.16.030 - Absolute prohibitions.

No person, firm or corporation shall commence or permit to continue the burning of any of the following materials:

A.

Garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, paints, rubber products, plastics or any substance other than natural vegetation that normally emits dense smoke or obnoxious odors;

B.

During any forecast, alert, warning or emergency conditions as defined by RCW 70.94.715;

C.

During any impaired air quality condition as defined in RCW 70.94.473.

(Ord. 403 § 3, 1993)

8.16.040 - Exemptions.

Outdoor burning shall be allowed without permit for:

A.

Small outdoor fires on an occasional basis for ceremonial, religious or cooking purposes;

B.

Fires from barbecues, flares, torches, gas burners, incense burners, and insect pots.

(Ord. 403 § 4, 1993)

8.16.050 - Violation—Penalty.

Any person, firm or corporation in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil infraction and shall be punished by a fine of not more than seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

(Ord. 488 § 1, 1998: Ord. 403 § 5, 1993)