What is a wood-burning unit and can it be used at all?
A wood-burning unit is usually a screened metal container that is used for campfires. These units can only be used if your patio or porch is protected by an automatic sprinkler system or if it can be moved at least 15 feed away from any combustible material. If those conditions are met, the unit may be used to burn clean wood only and shall not cause a nuisance to neighbors.


From the Ordinance:
"A patio wood-burning unit may be installed and used in the township only in accordance with all of the following provisions:

The patio wood-burning unit shall not be used to burn refuse.
The patio wood-burning unit shall burn only clean wood.
The patio wood-burning unit shall be located at least 15 feet from the nearest structure.
The patio wood-burning unit shall not cause a nuisance to neighbors
The use of a patio wood-burning unit is prohibited on balconies and covered porches of multi-family dwellings.

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1. What changes have been made to the Open Burn Ordinance?
2. Does this apply to me?
3. Is there some type of grill that I can use on my covered patio or porch?
4. What is a wood-burning unit and can it be used at all?
5. Can I have a bonfire?
6. What do I do if a neighbors open burning is a nuisance?
7. Can I burn leaves, brush and tree limbs?
8. If I have a campfire or bonfire what can I burn?