Before igniting any fire, residents are required to obtain a burning permit.
How to obtain a burning permit
Permits are available:
- Online (please note, you will receive your permit 1 day after the application and payment is processed)
- From the Municipal Office
To purchase a Open Air Burning Permit please visit the Township Office at 460 Witt Road. The Township office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
Permits | Recreational burning permit | Open-Air burning permit |
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Size of fires: | Fire pits shall be no larger than 76.2 cm (30 inches) by 76.2 cm (30 inches) in size by 61 cm (24 inches) in height | The size of any pile of material to be burned shall not exceed 1.36 sq. metre (14.64 sq. ft.) in area and 1 metre (3.28 ft) in height unless written approval is received from the Chief Fire Official or designate |
Valid for: | 1 year (Jan to Dec) | 10 days |
Cost: | $10.00 / year | $20.00 / year |
Additional notes: | After the application and payment has been successfully received, you will obtain your permit via email in 1 day. | Additional 10-day Open Air Burning Permits can be submitted within the same calendar year for the same property. There is no charge for additional permits. |
Apply Online: | Apply for a Recreation Burning Permit | Apply for an Open-Air Burning Permit |
Burning inspections
Burning inspections can be accommodated upon request should you wish to burn larger than a bush pile. Please contact the Fire Chief to coordinate an inspection. Inspections are $25.00 each time.
Burning policy for tenants
If you are a tenant looking to apply for a burning permit, this form must be filled out and signed by the property owner. Once you have the completed form, you may proceed to applying for a Recreational Burning Permit online. You will be required to upload the completed Property Owner's Permission to Burn Form as part of this application. Once we have received the application, we will review it for approval.
Download the Property Owner's Permission to Burn Form
Complete the Tenant's Recreational Burning Permit
Fire bans/restrictions in effect
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