An ordinance governing open fires in the City of Plymouth is likely to be revised when the Common Council takes it up on Tuesday.
If approved, rules already in place would be tightened, banning the disposal of rubbish, trash, or combustible waste by burning. The ordinance would still allow residential recreational bonfires as well as permanent fire pits, but they’d now have to be no larger than 40 inches in diameter and at least than 10 feet away from structures and combustible materials. Grilling with charcoal and propane would still be OK, but now require that it be constantly attended until extinguished.
If the measure passes, permits costing $5 each would also be required for ceremonial campfires or bonfires as well as for controlled burns, and the Fire Chief would be able to cancel the permit if weather makes it hazardous.
Also, don’t plan any floating candle-powered lanterns within the City of Plymouth – any airborne device powered by flame will be off-limits…unless it’s a hot-air balloon with a pilot.
