08-72 ORDINANCE NO. 8-72
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17
PERTAINING TO OFFENSES BY ADDING SEC. 17-34,
MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO HAVE ANY FIRES - OPEN
BURNING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, DEFINING OPEN
BURNING, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING
PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, air pollution is a matter of concern to the
public health and welfare; and,
WHEREAS, open fires are creating air pollution and
nuisances affecting the health and welfare of citizens of Delray
Beach in the air they breathe and the cleanliness of their homes
and possessions such as air conditioners, roof tops, pools, out-
door furniture and plantings; and,
WHEREAS, open fires in the creation of smoke, odors,
ashes and soot present a danger to traffic on the streets and the
surrounding area;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, as follows:
Section 1. That Chapter 17 "Offenses" of the Code of
Ordinances be amended by adding the following ~ection:
"Sec. 17-34. Fires - Open Burning.
a o It shall be unlawful to have any open
burning within the city limits on public or
private property except for fire training pur-
poses or recreational or ceremonial occasions
for which written oermits from the Fire Depart-'
ment are required.
b. No permits will be issued for any open
burning on the public beach.
c. Open burning means any outdoor fire or
open combustion of material excepting barbecuing.
d. Any person who violates these provisions
and the owner of the land who allows these viola-
tions shall upon conviction be punished as provided
in Sec. 1-6 of the Code of Ordinances of Delray
Beach."
Section 2. Ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Specific authority to codify this ordinance in
the City's Code is hereby granted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this second and
final reading on this the 8th day of May, 1972.
City Clerk.
First Reading April 24, 1972
S~-cond Reading May 8, 1972
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 17
PERTAINING TO OFFENSES BY ADDING SE_~_,_13_L~_.
MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO HAVE ANY O~N BURNING
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, DEFINING OPEN BURNING,
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, air poltUtionis a matter of concern to the public health and
welfare, and
WHEREAS, open fires are creating air pollution and nuisances
affecting the health and welfare of citizens of Delray Beach in the air they
breathe and the cleanliness of their homes and possessions suChas air
conditioners, roof tops, pools, outdoor furniture and plantings, and
WHEREAS, open fires in the creation of smoke, odors, ashes
and soot present a danger to traffic on the streets and the surrounding
area,
NOW, THEREFORE, be ii ordained by the City Council of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida as follows:
· That Chapter 17 "Offenses" of the Code of Ordinances be amended
by adding the following section:
~-~' ttSec. 17-34 Fires - Open Burning
a. It shall be unlawful to have any open burning within the city
limitsAexcept for fire training purposes or recreational or ceremonial
occasions for which written permits from the Fire Department are required.
b. No permits will be issued for any open burning on the
public beach.
c. Open burning means any outdoor fire or open combustion of
material excepting barbecuing.
d. Any person who violates these provisions and the owner of
the land who allows these violations shall upon conviction be punished as
provided in Sec.1- 6 of the Code of Ordinances of Delray Beach.