8.43.010 Open burning prohibited – Exceptions.
Open burning, including the use of burn barrels, is prohibited within the city. The following exceptions apply:
A. Fires used exclusively for cooking and have been approved by the Fire Department. Approval shall be evidenced by a permit issued by the Fire Department.
B. Fires located in fire pits associated with approved and supervised campsites;
C. Outdoor (hearth) fireplaces and chimeneas (chimney patio fireplaces) with spark arrestors or other approved means to stop embers (i.e. screens on chimney, etc);
D. Vegetative debris burning as outlined in Section 8.43.015;
E. Orchard heating practices, approved by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), to protect against frost damage to crops;
F. Propane, natural gas, or briquette barbeques that meet applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Exceptions A – E apply only when Hood River County is not in a burn ban. Exception F applies throughout the year.