§ 38-1. Burning trash.

(a)

It shall be unlawful to burn any household trash or leaves in any manner or to have a bonfire within the corporate limits of the Town of Williamston. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any person from using a wood burning outdoor fire pit for their personal enjoyment.

(b)

The term "outdoor fire pit" includes both fire pits located in bare earth and pre-made portable fire pits and which are used by burning wood, gas, or coal. Under no circumstances shall garbage, junk, refuse, or construction debris which is partly or wholly decayed be used in any type of fire pit within the Town of Williamston. Under no circumstances shall any fire pit emit any noxious, caustic or unpleasant odors during its operation.

(c)

No person owning or occupying property containing a fire pit of any kind shall use any fire pit unless he is over the age of 18. Any minor child using or operating a fire pit must be under the supervision of a person of at least 18 years of age.

(d)

Any violation of this section shall cause the offending person to be subject to a fine of $100.00.

(Code 1976, § 11-1; Ord. of 11-4-1969; Ord. No. 2013-04, §§ 1—3, 6-3-2013)