City Council Ordinance 773ORDINANCE 773
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 95, BY AMENDING SECTION 95.36, RECREATIONAL
FIRES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Chapter 95, Section 95.37, is hereby amended as follows:
Fires set for recreational, ceremonial, food preparation, or social purposes are
permitted provided the following conditions are adhered to:
(A) Only dry raw wood, or wood products such as sticks. No painted or treated wood
or other lightweight vegetation such as leaves shall be burned in a recreational
fire.
(B) Fire must be contained within a three feet diameter fire pit area.
(C) Fire must not be left unattended; and
(D) Residential fire pits must be located in rear yard only, at least 15 feet from any
structure and property line. Portable fire pits with covers are allowed for use in
front yards on driveways only and may not be within 15 feet of any structure in
the front yard. All fires must be completely extinguished with water before
leaving them unattended. Portable fire pits with covers shall not be stored on
the driveway or front yard when not in use. The wind should also be considered
before lighting any fire.
(E) Commercial fire pits must comply with all of the Residential rules with the
addition of:
• Must be 15 feet from the property line and building and any combustible
exterior facade or awning
• No overhead covering above fire
• Wood storage must be locked and only accessible by staff
Note: Natural Gas or LP fire pits are also permitted under this ordinance
Adopted by the City of Monticello City Council on March 28, 2022.
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Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor
VOTING IN FAVOR: Davidson, Fair, Gabler, Hilgart, and Murdoff
VOTING IN OPPOSITION: None.