This subchapter is enacted pursuant to authority given by ILCS Ch. 55, Act 5, § 5-1052.

(1980 Code, § 93.015)  (Res 85-179, passed 12-19-1985; Ord. 99-210, passed 5-20-1999; Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)

   The purpose of this subchapter is to define and abate public nuisances which are a detriment to the people of the county. The nuisance defined herein is detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. (1980 Code, § 93.016)  (Res. 85-179, passed 12-19-1985; Res. 99-210, passed 5-20-1999; Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)

   Waste materials of any nature shall not be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without having obtained a permit from the state or the State E.P.A.

(1980 Code, § 93.017)  (Res. 85-179, passed 12-19-1985; Res. 99-210, passed 5-20-1999; Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)  Penalty, see § 93.999

   (A)   Fires shall be located not less than 50 feet, unless otherwise specifically provided for herein, from any neighboring structure, with adequate provision made to prevent spreading of the fire. Legitimate recreation fires shall be located not less than 50 feet from any neighboring structure.

   (B)   Burning in right-of-way is strictly prohibited.

   (C)   Fires contained in a “patio wood-burning unit”, being a chimnea, patio warmer or other portable wood burning device used for outdoor recreation and/or heating shall be at least 15 feet from any neighboring structure.

(1980 Code, § 93.018)  (Res. 85-179, passed 12-19-1985; Res. 99-210, passed 5-20-1999; Res. 00-469, passed 11-16-2000; Res. 02-78, passed 2-21-2002; Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)

   Recreation fires, being fires used to entertain or cook, may burn sticks, limbs, logs, charcoal, cooking or camping fuel only. Recreation fires may not exceed an area dimension of six feet by six feet. In conformance with § 93.022 above, waste materials, including, but not limited to garbage, trash, refuse, lumber, building materials or tires shall not be burned in recreation fires.

(1980 Code, § 93.0185)  (Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)

   All fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until the fire is extinguished. This person shall have a hose connected to a water supply or other fire extinguishing equipment ready for use.  This person shall be responsible for notifying the local Fire Department before starting the fire.

(1980 Code, § 93.019)  (Res. 85-179, passed 12-19-1985; Res. 99-210, passed 5-20-1999; Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)  Penalty, see § 93.999

   (A)   Section 93.022 does not apply to the burning of dry leaves, branches or bushes originating on owner’s property.

   (B)   Section 93.022 also does not apply to controlled burns for agricultural purposes, habitat reclamation or firefighter training.

(1980 Code, § 93.020)  (Res. 85-179, passed 12-19-1985; Res. 99-210, passed 5-20-1999; Res. 00-469, passed 11-16-2000; Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)

   Neighboring structure means any and all buildings of adjacent land owner(s), whether structured on a foundation or mobile, including but not limited to houses, garages, sheds, pole barns.

(1980 Code, § 93.021)  (Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)

   Waste material means all substances liquid, semi-solid or solid other than leaves, sticks, logs, branches and bushes originating on the owner’s property, charcoal and cooking or camping fuel.

(1980 Code, § 93.022)  (Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)

   The Sheriff’s office of the county and other applicable enforcement departments shall enforce this subchapter.

(1980 Code, § 93.023)  (Res, 85-179, passed 12-19-1985; Res. 99-210, passed 5-20-1999; Ord. 09-245, passed 8-20-2009)