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Burn PermitsOrdinance
In 2010 City Council revised the Ordinance stating that all property owners that have had an Open Burning Permit for Yard Waste in the past are not required to renew their permits each year unless ownership of the property has changed or the size of the property has changed. If there have been any changes in ownership or size of property application must be made for a new permit.
Burn Permit Form - Yard Waste (see above)
Burn Permit Form - Emergency Burn (required before each new burn)
Burn Permit Form - Prairie Grass (required before each new burn)
As of July 1, 2004, burning of all yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, tree limbs, etc. is prohibited on properties of ½ acre or less. Burning of garbage and construction material will continue to be prohibited on all properties. The use of burn barrels for burning any material is not permitted. The purpose of this ordinance is to reduce the danger to public health, safety, and welfare from uncontrolled open burning of materials within the City Limits.
A permit is required for open burning of yard waste on parcels greater than ½ acre and may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Zoning Office in City Hall (time limitation to burn from 9:00 a.m. – sundown). Fires for recreational and cooking purposes, of less than 4 feet in diameter, will continue to be permissible on all properties (no time limitation to burn). Violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a simple misdemeanor or a municipal infraction subjecting violators to appropriate criminal or civil penalties.
As of Spring 2010, the City of Waverly's new Yard Waste Site will be located at 2800 5th Ave NW. Leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, trees, branches and brush are accepted there at no charge. The following are some of the services offered: |
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