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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SETTING OF BONFIRES,I
OR BURNING OUT-DOOR RUBBISH WITHOUT A PERMIT
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION THEREOF, AUTHORIZING
THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROHIBIT
OUT-DOOR RUBBISH, PROHIBITING KINDLING OF FIRES
ON LAND OF OTHERS, RESTRICTING THE USE OF TORCHES
FOR REMOVING PAINT, RESTRICTING THE ACCUMULATION
OF HOT ASHES AND OTHER DANGEROUS MATERIALS,
PROHIBITING THE ACCUMULATION OF WASTE MATERIALS
AND PROVIDING PENALTY THEREFOR.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, recognizes the
need for fire prevention and control of fire hazards in the City of Southlake.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED THAT HEREAFTER:
a) No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or
authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on or in any public street, alley,
road or other public ground without a permit or other proper authorization. During
construction or demolition of buildings or structures no waste materials or rubbish
shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without
having obtained a permit or other proper authorization.
b) No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or
authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless (1) the
location is not less than 50 feet from any structure and adequate provision is made
to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure, or (2) the Aire is
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contained in an approved waste burner located safely not less than 15 feet from any
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separate day that the said offense might occur.
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT AFTER THE PASSAGE AND
PUBLICATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
PASSED this day of February, 1969.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED:
GLENN GOODNIGHT,
ATTORNEY
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