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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the Matter of Declaring a Jefferson County
Outdoor Burn Ban and Establishment of the
Fire Risk-Burn Level-Restriction Guidelines RESOLUTION NO. 21-23
for the 2023 Fire Season
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution, confers upon county
legislative authorities the police power to adopt such local police, sanitary and other regulations
as are not in conflict with general laws; and,
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution is a direct delegation
of the police power to cities and counties, and the power delegated is as extensive within their N
sphere as that possessed by the legislature; and,
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WHEREAS,RCW 36.32.120(7)provides that the county legislative authorities shall make
and enforce, by appropriate resolutions or ordinances, all such police and sanitary regulations as
are not in conflict with state law; and,
WHEREAS, police power is that inherent and plenary power which enables prohibition
of all things hurtful to the comfort, safety and welfare of society;and,
WHEREAS, the scope of police power is broad, encompassing all those measures which
bear a reasonable and substantial relation to promotion of the general welfare of the people;and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Chiefs for the Fire Protection District within Eastern Jefferson
County have called for a county-wide ban on outdoor burning (as defined in WAC 173-425-
030(16)1) between the Effective Date of this resolution and September 30, 2023 as a valuable
tool to reduce the occurrence of preventable human caused wildfires; and,
WHEREAS,the Fire Chiefs for the Fire Protection Districts for East Jefferson County
have been consulted regarding the proposed county-wide ban on outdoor burning between the
Effective of this resolution and September 30, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Fire Marshal supports enacting the proposed
county-wide ban on outdoor burning between the Effective Date of this resolution and
September 30, 2023; and,
"`Outdoor burning' means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without
providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion.For the purposes of this rule,
"outdoor burning" means all types of outdoor burning except agricultural burning and silvicultural burning. (RCW
70.94.743(2))." WAC 173-425-030(16).
1
WHEREAS, fire precautions and safeguards against hazards to life, safety and
property from the dangerous conditions associated with fire; protect citizens, firefighters,
emergency responders and private property; and,
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners wishes to promote the
health, safety and welfare of its citizens under the statutory purposes of the Washington Clean
Air Act; and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has the authority vested under Washington Administrative
Code 173 -425 -050 [3] [a] [iii] Entitled "Curtailments" to declare for Jefferson County Fire Danger
Burn Restrictions in areas under its statutory jurisdiction, in addition to the statutory authority
vested to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Olympic Region
Clean Air Agency (ORCAA); and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has enacted the authority to establish a county -wide
ban on outdoor burning in Resolution Number 42-05, adopted on June 28, 2005; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners that:
Section 1. Outdoor Burn Ban Declared. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
declare a county -wide ban outdoor burning as defined in WAC 173-425-030(16), other than for
recreational fires (as defined in the Uniform Fire Code Chapter 2-Definitions2), for all of Jefferson
County from the Effective Date of this resolution through September 30, 2023, concurrent with
the burn ban implementation plans of Jefferson County Fire Districts. This county -wide ban
outdoor burn ban may be extended beyond September 30, 2023, based upon consultation between
the Fire Marshal, County Fire Chiefs, and in consideration of the current atmospheric and field
conditions.
Section 2. County Will Follow DNR Guidance. Should the DNR issue guidance banning
recreational fires on all forestlands (as defined in RCW 76.04.005(11)3), Jefferson County shall
follow suit. However, after the Effective Date, the Fire Marshal, after consultation with the County
Fire Chiefs and in consideration of the current atmospheric and field conditions, may declare a ban
on all open outdoor burning, including recreational fires in a particular Fire District or in all of
unincorporated Jefferson County:
(a) Prior to any DNR recommendations or guidance; or,
z "`RECREATIONAL FIRE." An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is
not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a
total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious,
ceremonial cooking, warmth or similar purposes." UFC Chapter 2- Definitions (2018).
3 "Forestland" means any unimproved lands which have enough trees, standing or down, or flammable material, to
constitute in the judgment of the department, a fire menace to life or property. Sagebrush and grass areas east of the
summit of the Cascade mountains may be considered forestlands when such areas are adjacent to or intermingled with
areas supporting tree growth. Forestland, for protection purposes, does not include structures. RCW 76.04.005(11).
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(b) Beyond any time limit in any DNR recommendations or guidance, until atmospheric
and field conditions lower.
Section 3. Findings. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopts the above
recitals (the "WHEREAS" statements) as its findings of fact supporting this resolution.
Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this resolution are declared separate and
severable. If any provision of this resolution or its application to any person or circumstances is
held invalid, then the remainder of this resolution or application of its provisions to other persons
or circumstances shall remain valid and unaffected.
Section 5. SEPA Compliance. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
Section 6. Resolution 42-05. Resolution number 42-05 remains in effect, subject to the
provisions of this resolution.
Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution becomes affective on the date approved by the
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. This resolution shall be considered null and void and
without effect on December 31, 2023.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE)
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ADOPTED this day of
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Carolyn rallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board
2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brother on, Chair
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eids Eisenhour, Member
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Mark McCauley
DATE: June 5, 2022
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: County Burn Ban
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Resolution No. 42-05 (June 28, 2005) relies on WAC 173-425-050(3)(a)(iii) to resolve that:
Open burning shall be curtailed during periods of closure as defined by the current established
Washington State Department of Natural Resources open burning curtailment program, due to
fire danger, and/or;
• Open burning shall be curtailed during periods of closure as defined by the Olympic Clean Air
Agency due to air quality degradation, and;
Open burning may be curtailed during additional periods identified by Jefferson County in
consultation with the Fire Chiefs.
Resolution No. 43-05 (June 28, 2005), Resolution No. 22-13 (June 24, 2013), Resolution No. 40-20
(June 29, 2020), and Resolution No. 31-21 (June 28, 2021) implement Jefferson County burn bans under
Resolution No. 42-05, Section 4. The language of these 2005, 2013, 2020, and 2021 resolutions is
essentially the same. In those years, the Fire Chiefs have recommended that Jefferson County adopt its
own burn ban under Resolution No. 42-05.
The Fire Chiefs recommend that the fire danger is such that the County should adopt its own burn ban
this fire season.
Last year, Resolution No. 30-22 (attached) adopted and followed a somewhat different format. Section
2 said:
Section 2. County Will Follow DNR Guidance. Should the DNR issue guidance banning
recreational fires on all forestlands (as defined in RCW 76.04.005(11)t), Jefferson
County will follow suit and the outdoor burning ban declared in this resolution shall be
"Forestland" means any unimproved lands which have enough trees, standing or down, or flammable material, to constitute
in the judgment of the department, a fire menace to life or property. Sagebrush and grass areas east of the summit of the
Cascade mountains may be considered forestlands when such areas are adjacent to or intermingled with areas supporting tree
growth. Forestland, for protection purposes, does not include structures. RCW 76.04.005(11).
extended to ban all open burning, including recreational fires, until atmospheric and field
conditions lower.
Unlike past years, DNR did not prohibit open fires. That left a gap in protection for County forest land,
which for fire purposes is jointly managed by DNR and the fire districts. The Fire Chiefs would like this
year's resolution to address that gap. A proposed resolution drafted by the PAO, after receiving input
from the Fire Chiefs is attached. The attached proposed resolution needs further input from the Fire
Chiefs and the County Board of Commissioners.
ANAL NSTS!
Resolution No. 42-05 (June 28, 2005) authorizes the County Board of Commissioners to adopt a County
burn ban, in consultation with the Fire Chiefs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass a resolution (attached) adopting a County -wide burn ban, as recommended by the Fire Chiefs.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCa , County Administrator D e
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the Matter of Declaring a Jefferson County
Outdoor Burn Ban and Establishment of the
Fire Risk-Burn Level-Restriction Guidelines RESOLUTION NO.
for the 2023 Fire Season
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution, confers upon county
legislative authorities the police power to adopt such local police, sanitary and other regulations
as are not in conflict with general laws; and,
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution is a direct delegation
of the police power to cities and counties, and the power delegated is as extensive within their
sphere as that possessed by the legislature; and,
WHEREAS,RCW 36.32.120(7)provides that the county legislative authorities shall make
and enforce, by appropriate resolutions or ordinances, all such police and sanitary regulations as
are not in conflict with state law; and,
WHEREAS, police power is that inherent and plenary power which enables prohibition
of all things hurtful to the comfort, safety and welfare of society;and,
WHEREAS, the scope of police power is broad, encompassing all those measures which
bear a reasonable and substantial relation to promotion of the general welfare of the people;and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Chiefs for the Fire Protection District within Eastern Jefferson
County have called for a county-wide ban on outdoor burning (as defined in WAC 173-425-
030(16)1)between the Effective Date of this resolution and September 30, 2022 as a valuable
tool to reduce the occurrence of preventable human caused wildfires; and,
WHEREAS,the Fire Chiefs for the Fire Protection Districts for East Jefferson County
have been consulted regarding the proposed county-wide ban on outdoor burning between the
Effective of this resolution and September 30, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Fire Marshal supports enacting the proposed
county-wide ban on outdoor burning between the Effective Date of this resolution and
September 30, 2022; and,
"`Outdoor burning'means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without
providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion.For the purposes of this rule,
"outdoor burning" means all types of outdoor burning except agricultural burning and silvicultural burning. (RCW
70.94.743(2))." WAC 173-425-030(16).
1
WHEREAS, fire precautions and safeguards against hazards to life, safety and
property from the dangerous conditions associated with fire; protect citizens, firefighters,
emergency responders and private property; and,
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners wishes to promote the
health, safety and welfare of its citizens under the statutory purposes of the Washington Clean
Air Act; and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has the authority vested under Washington Administrative
Code 173-425-050[3][a] [iii] Entitled"Curtailments"to declare for Jefferson County Fire Danger
Burn Restrictions in areas under its statutory jurisdiction, in addition to the statutory authority
vested to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources(DNR)and the Olympic Region
Clean Air Agency (ORCAA); and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has enacted the authority to establish a county-wide
ban on outdoor burning in Resolution Number 42-05, adopted on June 28, 2005; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners that:
Section 1. Outdoor Burn Ban Declared. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
declare a county-wide ban outdoor burning as defined in WAC 173-425-030(16), other than for
recreational fires(as defined in the Uniform Fire Code Chapter 2-Definitions2), for all of Jefferson
County from the Effective Date of this resolution through September 30, 2022, concurrent with
the burn ban implementation plans of Jefferson County Fire Districts. This county-wide ban
outdoor burn ban may be extended beyond September 30, 2022, based upon consultation between
the Fire Marshal, County Fire Chiefs, and in consideration of the current atmospheric and field
conditions.
Section 2. County Will Follow DNR Guidance. Should the DNR issue guidance banning
recreational fires on all forestlands (as defined in RCW 76.04.005(11)3), Jefferson County shall
follow suit. However,after the Effective Date,the Fire Marshal,after consultation with the County
Fire Chiefs and in consideration of the current atmospheric and field conditions,may declare a ban
on all open outdoor burning, including recreational fires in a particular Fire District or in all of
unincorporated Jefferson County:
(a) Prior to any DNR recommendations or guidance;or,the Jefferson County Fire Districts,
after-upen-sens.u4tatien-between-the-Fife-Marshal-and-the-GeufitPiFe-Ghiefs-and-in
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2"`RECREATIONAL FIRE." An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is
not contained in an incinerator,outdoor fireplace,portable outdoor fireplace,barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a
total fuel area of 3 feet(914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet(610 mm)or less in height for pleasure, religious,
ceremonial cooking,warmth or similar purposes." UFC Chapter 2-Definitions(2018).
"Forestland"means any unimproved lands which have enough trees, standing or down,or flammable material, to
constitute in the judgment of the department,a fire menace to life or property. Sagebrush and grass areas east of the
summit of the Cascade mountains may be considered forestlands when such areas are adjacent to or intermingled with
areas supporting tree growth.Forestland,for protection purposes,does not include structures.RCW 76.04.005(11).
2
( (b) Beyond any time limit in any DNR recommendations or guidancemay extend the
tional fires, until atmospheric and field conditions lower.
Section 3. Findings. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopts the above
recitals (the"WHEREAS" statements)as its findings of fact supporting this resolution.
Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this resolution are declared separate and
severable. If any provision of this resolution or its application to any person or circumstances is
held invalid, then the remainder of this resolution or application of its provisions to other persons
or circumstances shall remain valid and unaffected.
Section 5. SEPA Compliance. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
Section 6. Resolution 42-05. Resolution number 42--05 remains in effect, subject to the
provisions of this resolution.
Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution becomes affective on the date approved by the
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. This resolution shall be considered null and void and
without effect on December 31, 2023.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE)
3
ADOPTED this day of 2023, at_ _a.m.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Chair
Kate Dean, Member
Heidi Eisenhour, Member
4
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the Matter of Declaring a Jefferson County
Outdoor Burn Ban and Establishment of the
Fire Risk-Burn Level-Restriction Guidelines RESOLUTION NO. 3 0 2 2
for the 2022 Fire Season
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution, confers upon county
legislative authorities the police power to adopt such local police, sanitary and other regulations
as are not in conflict with general laws; and,
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution is a direct delegation
of the police power to cities and counties, and the power delegated is as extensive within their
sphere as that possessed by the legislature; and,
WHEREAS,RCW 36.32.120(7)provides that the county legislative authorities shall make
and enforce, by appropriate resolutions or ordinances, all such police and sanitary regulations as
are not in conflict with state law; and,
WHEREAS, police power is that inherent and plenary power which enables prohibition
of all things hurtful to the comfort, safety and welfare of society;and,
WHEREAS, the scope of police power is broad, encompassing all those measures which
bear a reasonable and substantial relation to promotion of the general welfare of the people;and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Chiefs for the Fire Protection District within Eastern Jefferson
County have called for a county-wide ban on outdoor burning (as defined in WAC 173-425-
030f16)') between July 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022 as a valuable tool to reduce the
occurrence of preventable human caused wildfires; and,
WHEREAS,the Fire Chiefs for the Fire Protection Districts for East Jefferson County
have been consulted regarding the proposed county-wide ban on outdoor burning between
July 1,2022 and September 30, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Fire Marshal supports enacting the proposed
county-wide ban on outdoor burning between July 1, 2022 and September 30,2022; and,
WHEREAS, fire precautions and safeguards against hazards to life, safety and
property from the dangerous conditions associated with fire; protect citizens, firefighters,
emergency responders and private property; and,
"`Outdoor burning'means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without
providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion.For the purposes of this rule,
"outdoor burning" means all types of outdoor burning except agricultural burning and silvicultural burning. (RCW
70.94.743(2))." WAC 173-425-030(16).
1
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners wishes to promote the
health,safety and welfare of its citizens under the statutory purposes of the Washington Clean
Air Act; and,
WHEREAS,Jefferson County has the authority vested under Washington Administrative
Code 173 -425-050[3][a] [iii]Entitled"Curtailments"to declare for Jefferson County Fire Danger
Burn Restrictions in areas under its statutory jurisdiction, in addition to the statutory authority
vested to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources(DNR)and the Olympic Region
Clean Air Agency(ORCAA); and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has enacted the authority to establish a county-wide
ban on outdoor burning in Resolution Number 42-05,adopted on June 28, 2005; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners that:
Section 1. Outdoor Burn Ban Declared. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
declare a county-wide ban outdoor burning as defined in WAC 173-425-030(16), other than for
recreational fires(as defined in the Uniform Fire Code Chapter 2-Definitions2),for all of Jefferson
County from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, concurrent with the burn ban
implementation plans of Jefferson County Fire Districts. This county-wide ban outdoor burn ban
may be extended beyond September 30, 2022,based upon consultation between the Fire Marshal,
County Fire Chiefs,and in consideration of the current atmospheric and field conditions.
Section 2. County Will Follow DNR Guidance. Should the DNR issue guidance banning
recreational fires on all forestlands (as defined in RCW 76.04.005(1 1)3), Jefferson County will
follow suit and the outdoor burning ban declared in this resolution shall be extended to ban all
open burning, including recreational fires, until atmospheric and field conditions lower.
Section 3. Findings. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopts the above
recitals(the"WHEREAS"statements)as its findings of fact supporting this resolution.
Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this resolution are declared separate and
severable. If any provision of this resolution or its application to any person or circumstances is
held invalid, then the remainder of this resolution or application of its provisions to other persons
or circumstances shall remain valid and unaffected.
Section 5. SEPA Compliance. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
2"'RECREATIONAL FIRE." An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is
not contained in an incinerator,outdoor fireplace,portable outdoor fireplace,barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a
total fuel area of 3 feet(914 mm)or less in diameter and 2 feet(610 mm)or less in height for pleasure, religious,
ceremonial cooking,warmth or similar purposes." UFC Chapter 2-Definitions(2018).
3"Forestland"means any unimproved lands which have enough trees, standing or down, or flammable material, to
constitute in the judgment of the department,a fire menace to life or property. Sagebrush and grass areas east of the
summit of the Cascade mountains may be considered forestlands when such areas are adjacent to or intermingled with
areas supporting tree growth. Forestland, for protection purposes,does not include structures.RCW 76.04.005(II)
2
Section 6. Resolution 42-05. Resolution number 42- 05 remains in effect, subject to the
provisions of this resolution.
Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution becomes affective on the date approved by the
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. This resolution shall be considered null and void and
without effect on December 31, 2022.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE)
3
ADOPTED this 2 / day of ja/12 2022,at I :51 a.m.
JEFF RSON COUNTY
BO OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Ei our, Chair
,
K. e P •,I Member
tlhOift
reg Bro erton, Member
4
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Mark McCauley
DATE: June 27,2022
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION re: County Burn Ban
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Resolution No. 42-05 (June 28, 2005)relies on WAC 173-425-050(3)(a)(iii)to resolve that:
• Open burning shall be curtailed during periods of closure as defined by the current established
Washington State Department of Natural Resources open burning curtailment program,due to
fire danger, and/or;
• Open burning shall be curtailed during periods of closure as defined by the Olympic Clean Air
Agency due to air quality degradation, and;
• Open burning may be curtailed during additional periods identified by Jefferson County in
consultation with the Fire Chiefs.
Resolution No. 43-05 (June 28, 2025), Resolution No. 22-13 (June 24, 2013), Resolution No. 40-20
(June 29,2020), and Resolution No. 31-21 (June 28, 2021)implement Jefferson County burn bans under
Resolution No. 42-05, Section 4. The language of these 2005, 2013, 2020, and 2021 resolutions are
essentially the same. In those years,the Fire Chiefs have recommended that Jefferson County adopt its
own burn ban under Resolution No. 42-05.
The Fire Chiefs recommend that the fire danger is such that the County should adopt its own burn ban
this fire season to begin on July 1, 2022.
ANALYSIS:
Resolution No. 42-05 (June 28, 2005)authorizes the County Board of Commissioners to adopt a County
burn ban, in consultation with the Fire Chiefs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass a resolution(attached)adopting a County-wide burn ban, as recommended by the Fire Chiefs.
REVIEWED BY:
Approved Telephonically 69/2Y/22,
Mark McCauley, County Administrator Date
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Fire Restrictions
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June 5, 2023
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Phil Cecere, DCD Director/Fire Marshal
vverwr Brian Tracer, Assist. Chief, EJFR
Don Svetich — Deputy Fire Chief QFR (Retired)
x Philip C. Hunsucker, Chief Civil DPA
Fire Restrictions Workshc.
June 5,2022
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Agenda
Background—History 2022 burn restrictions and
contradictions between DNR and Jefferson County.
Recommendation—Language Chan e from
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Resolution 30-22.
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205)that does not require a permit.Always land clearing and residential back
contact your local fire and air quality
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Click on your location for fire danger and •la rn coun,ilt�my : IRS FD. Olympic Region Clean Air Agency at
burning restrictions for DNR-regulated ...,., 1-800-422-5623. If you have
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& other agencies.
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• Mechanisms for enforcement of open burning restrictions do not currently exist in
our system.
• Different approaches for enforcement.
■ Code enforcement
■ Infractions
■ Criminal
• One approach would be to adopt a similar enforcement mechanisms from the
recent Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.75 (Fireworks and Sky
Lanterns) of the Jefferson County Code, which incorporates all three approaches
for maximum flexibility.
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FIRE RISK LEVEL ALLOWED I RESTRICTIONS
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LOW(Green) 1 • Land Clearing/Yard Debris Jefferson County
• Wood Fires(Recreational) Land Clearing/Yard Debris Fires Burn Ban
• Wood or Solid Fueled Cooking Fire—To Include.Charcoal Barbeque Grills.Smokers July 1—Sept 30
• Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances • UGA Land Clearing/Yard Debris
• Tiki Torches
• Liquid Fuel Candles or Lanterns
• Discharge of Fireworks
• Discharge of Fire Arms(Open Lands)
MODERATE(Blue) 2 • Land Clearing/Yard Debris FIRE ADVISORY
• Wood Fires(Recreational) Land Clearing/Yard Debris Fires Bum Ban
• Wood or Solid Fueled Cooking Fires July 1—Sept 30
• Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances • UGA Land Clearing/Yard Debris
• Tiki Torches Possible Restrictions
• Liquid Fuel Candles or Lanterns
• Discharge of Fireworks
• Discharge of Fire Arms(Open Lands)
HIGH(Yellow) 3 • Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances FIRE ADVISORY
• Wood or Solid Fueled Cooking Fire(Enclosed Flame Only) • Land Clearing/Yard Debris Fires
• Wood Fires-Recreational
• Wood,Charcoal Cooking Fires(BBQ)
• Tiki Torches
• Liquid Fuel Candles or Lanterns
• Discharge of Fireworks of Any Type
• Discharge of Fire Arms(Open Lands)
VERY HIGH(Orange) 4 • Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances ONLY FIRE RESTRICTIONS
• No Outdoor Burning or Discharge
EXTREME(Red) • -_ _. CLOSED
• No Outdoor Fire,Burning,or Discharge of Any kind or Type
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LOW(Green) 1 • Land Clearing/Yard Debris • Unincorporated, Undeveloped
• Wood Fires(Recreational) Jefferson County
• Wood or Solid Fueled Cooking Fire—To Include: • Land Clearing/Yard Debris
Charcoal Barbeque Grills, Smokers Fires Burn Ban July 1 —Sept 30
• Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances • UGA Land Clearing/Yard Debris—
• Tiki Torches CLOSED YEAR ROUND
• Liquid Fuel Candles or Lanterns
• Discharge of Fireworks
• Discharge of Fire Arms O.en Lands
2 • Land Clearing/Yard Debris—Unincorporated Ares of FIRE ADVISORY
Jefferson County • Jefferson County Resolution 30-05
(Closed pending current long term adverse Land Clearing/Yard Debris Fires Burn Ban
atmospheric conditions) July 1 —Sept 30
• Wood Fires(Recreational) • Watch for Fire Restrictive Advisory being
• Wood or Solid Fueled Cooking Fires issued prior to July 1, Based on Atmospheric
• Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances Conditions.
• Tiki Torches
• Liquid Fuel Candles or Lanterns
• Discharge of Fireworks
• Discharge of Fire Arms(Open Lands)—
Undeveloped Lands of Jefferson County
FIRE RISK LEVEL ALLOWED RESTRICTIONS
HIGH (Yellow) 3 • Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances FIRE ADVISORY
• Wood or Solid Fueled Cooking Fire(Enclosed Flame Only) • Land Clearing/Yard Debris Fires—
CLOSED -
• Wood Fires-Recreational
• Wood, Charcoal Cooking Fires (BBQ)
• Tiki Torches
• Liquid Fuel Candles or Lanterns
• Discharge of Fireworks of Any Type
• Discharge of Fire Arms(Open Lands)
Undeveloped Lands of Jefferson County
VERY HIGH 4 • Gas or Propane Fueled Appliances ONL . ,- R.
(Orange) • No Outdoor Burning or Discharge
EXTREME (Red) 5 • CLOSED CLOSED
• No Outdoor Fire, Burning, or Discharge of
Any kind or Type
Value of the Matrix
Transparency — Clear purpose and processes for burn restrictions would be
written into the Code.
Predictability — Levels of fire restrictions would be uniform amongst the
different fire districts. The public has a clear understanding when different fire
restrictions levels are in place and what constitutes safe open burn practices.
The open burning permit process is consistent & efficient.
Enforcement — Responsibility would be clearly defined. Mechanisms for
compliance could be based on meeting the requirements in the matrix.
Recommendation ;
Provide guidance regarding the development of a resolution restricting fires for
2023, and an ordinance for future years.
• Keep the Current System for the 2023 fire season. Plan on a resolution that
adopts a County burn ban.
• Direct staff to work with the Fire Chiefs, the Prosecuting Attorney and the Sheriff
to develop an new ordinance that repeals & replaces Resolution No. 42.05. The
new ordinance should:
• Provide a more transparent a predictable method of regulation of open
burning.
• Contain open burning restrictions based on the Fire Chief's proposed matrix.
• Contain enforcement mechanisms.
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