Burning Regulations

July 29, 2010

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Burning Regulations

GUIDLINES AND REGULATIONS FOR BURNING WITHIN VILLAGE LIMITS

The guidelines listed below are to be followed for open burning within the Village of Mundelein.

Two forms of open burning are allowed within the Village of Mundelein:

Cooking food for human consumption in approved grills.
Recreational fires, as defined in Section F301.2.1 of the village of Mundelein Fire Prevention Code, are permitted open burning, provided: (a) such recreational fires are wood fires burned in metal, or porcelain finished metal, portable outdoor fireplace structures manufactured by a qualified manufacturing firm; (b) the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper placement and operation of the fireplace are followed; and (c) such fireplaces are not operated within the front yard setback.

Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used only on noncombustible surfaces and shall be operated no closer than fifteen feet (15') from any flammable structure.

Fuel for an outdoor fireplace shall consist of only seasoned, dry firewood and shall be ignited with a small quantity of paper. Leaves, landscape materials, paper, plywood, or trash shall not be burned in such fireplaces.

15.04.020 Prohibited acts.

(a) No person shall cause or allow within the boundaries of the village open burning of landscape waste as defined to include leaves, trees, tree trimmings, branches, stumps, brush, weeds, grass, shrubbery and yard trimmings.
(b) No person shall cause or allow the burning of any refuse in any chamber or apparatus.
(c) No person shall cause or allow within the boundary of the village any outside burning of any unharvested groundcover vegetation.

(Ord. 95-8-29 § 5: Ord. 95-8-28 § 5)