HomeMy WebLinkAbout2582ORDINANCE NO. 2582
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, amending Section 14.21.060 of
Ordinance No. 2552 and adding Section 14.21.070
to Ordinance No. 2552 relating to adoption,
administration and enforcement of the 1988
edition of the Uniform Fire Code, establishing
a fee for permit issuance, and establishing a
penalty for violation of Code provisions.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Section 14.21.060 of Ordinance No. 2552 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
14.21.060 .- - pen Burning Limitations
- Burning Permits Required. Natural vegetation, such as brush,
leaves, and tree trimmings, may be burned on private property upon
opccial permit from the Port Angcica Firc Department. No beverage,
dead animals, or material containing asphalt, petroleum products,
paint, rubber products, plastics, er any substance which normally
cmits dense smoke or obnoxious odors will be allowed to be burned.
A. No garbage, dead animals, or materials containing
asphalt, petroleum products, paint, rubber products, plastics or
any substance which emits dense smoke or obnoxious odors will be
allowed to be burned.
B. Natural vegetation such as brush, leaves and tree
trimmings, may be burned upon private property in accordance with
the regulations of the Port Angeles Fire Department upon obtaining
a permit from the Fire Department as provided in Sections C and D.
C. A one -day permit for open burning of natural vegetation
for a fire that will be no larger than four feet in diameter shall
be issued without charge by the Port Angeles Fire Department
verbally, by contacting the Fire Department at 457 -0411, extension
255, and leaving the applicant's name and address.
D. A written permit good for a five -day period is
required for open burning of natural vegetation for a fire that
will be larger than four feet in diameter and shall be issued only
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upon completion of an on -site inspection, scheduled 24 hours in
advance. by Fire Department personnel. The fee for said permit is
$25.00. The permit period may be extended for a reasonable period
for good cause. The written copy of the open burning permit and
regulations shall be maintained on site at all times during burning
operations.
Section 2. Section 14.21.070 is hereby added to Ordinance
No. 2552, to read as follows:
14.21.070 Violations and Penalties. Any person, firm,
or corporation, violating any of the provisions of Chapter 14.21
or of the rules and regulations adopted by the Port Angeles Fire
Department as conditions for the issuance of a burning permit shall
be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions
of this chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted as condi-
tions for the issuance of a permit is committed, continued or
permitted. Each such violation shall be punishable in the same
manner as violations of the construction codes of the City of Port
Angeles as set forth in PAMC 14.01.100.
Section 3 - Severability. If any provisions of this
Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is
held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of
the provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances,
is not affected.
Section 4 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take
effect five days after the date of publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at
a regular meeting of said Council held on the 17th day of
April , 1990.
Michelle
APP
VED
ike, City Clerk
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
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PUBLISHED: 4/20/90
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