Can I burn today in Otonabee-South Monaghan?

Permit required (Section 2.2)

No person shall light a Contractor/Agricultural fire without first obtaining a fire permit.

Campfire — defined and clearances (Section 1.1)

Campfire - shall mean a fire, having a maximum fuel volume of 0.5 metre x 0.5 metre x 0.5 metre height. (1.5 feet x 1.5 feet x 1.5 feet), that is set and maintained solely for the purposes of cooking food, providing warmth or recreational enjoyment and where; i) The site of the fire is on non-combustible material, ii) The fire is at least 3 metres (10 feet) from any flammable material... iv) The fire is at least 4.75 metres (15 feet) from the property line, v) The fire is at least 4.75 metres (15 feet) from a structure.

Contractor/Agricultural fire clearances (Section 2.4(vi))

Ensure that any Contractor/Agricultural fire set out shall not be within a distance of 150 metres (500 feet) of any building or within 150 metres (500 feet) of any other combustibles, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature, overhead wiring or property lines.

Wind / weather conditions (Section 2.8)

No open-air burning shall be commenced or maintained when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following: i) The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; ii) A decrease in the visibility on any highway or roadway; iii) Any odour to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; iv) Excessive smoke or any other adverse effect; v) Any dangerous condition;

Permit revocation ban period (Section 3.7)

In the event a permit is revoked for non-compliance or any violation of this bylaw, the property owner will be banned from the issuance of a permit for ninety (90) days.

Response Fee Schedule (Schedule “A”)

First hour or part thereof per fire unit vehicle MTO Rate each / Half hour thereafter or part thereof per fire unit vehicle MTO Rate each... These fees are in addition to a $300 penalty.