Recreational Fires

Restrictions

Recreational fires are allowed by the City of Cottage Grove when the following provisions are followed:

Must be located at least 15 feet away from any combustible structure and at least 10 feet from any property line, unless a different location is approved by the fire chief.
Must be contained in a fire pit or enclosure that is constructed from brick, masonry, metal, or other noncombustible material.
Must be no more that 3 feet in diameter.
Flame height must not exceed 3 feet.
No trash, leaves, stumps, treated, painted varnished, or otherwise coated lumber may be burned.
An adult must be in attendance.
Fire-extinguishing equipment, such as a charged water hose or fire extinguisher, must be readily available at all times.
Not permitted when winds exceed 15 miles per hour
Not permitted when the fire chief had issued a no fire order.
Fires must be extinguished to the point of cold before being left unattended.

In addition:

The fire chief may order any recreational fire to be immediately extinguished if the fire poses a nuisance to surrounding residences.
A nuisance is deemed to exist if the fire generates flying embers that pose a hazard to property or generates smoke or odors that unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring properties.

Note: State-issued burning restrictions/bans may impact this policy.