Recreational Fire Permit Requirements (per City ordinance)

Recreational fires are outdoor fires that burn materials other than rubbish and are not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill, or barbeque pit.

Site Requirements

Recreational fire sites must be a safe distance away from any structure.
Recreational fire must be contained within an area:
- three feet or less in diameter and three feet or less in height
- completely surrounded by noncombustible and nonsmoke- or odor-producing material (either natural rock, cement brick, tile, or block of metal only)
- depressed below ground, on the ground, or on a raised bed
A garden hose or other adequate means of extinguishment shall be available for emergency purposes.

Required Conditions for a Recreational Fire

Recreational fires shall be constantly attended by a responsible person over age 18 until extinguished.
During the time a recreational fire is burning, the Recreational Fire Permit must be available upon request by the City Manager or designee.
Winds cannot exceed 10 MPH. The prevailing winds at the time of the burning must be away from nearby residences.
No flammable or combustible liquid shall be used.
Leaves, trash, or garbage shall not be burned or used as starting materials.
The wood shall be clean and produce little detectable smoke or odor.
Fire must be fully extinguished when unattended.
The City Manager or designee is authorized to require that recreational fires be immediately discontinued if smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding properties or if the City Manager or designee determines that the fire constitutes a dangerous condition or public nuisance.
The permit is valid until December 31 of the year issued and may be renewed online, by mail or e-mail (bperkins@ci.golden-valley.mn.us) or by calling 763-593-8041.
Permits are issued electrically online Monday through Thursday from 8 am - noon only, or in person at the Public Safety building 24 hours daily.
Permits are free.
When prohibited by action of any state or federal agency, recreational fires shall not be permitted.

Permit Revocation

Violation of any provision of this ordinance shall result in the revocation of any recreation fire permit for one year.