Amending Chapter 9, Article 4 Commonly known as Leaf burning and air pollution control

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Substitute Bill No. 12 2-88 Ordinance No . p 0 ~ ~ ~3 ~ ~ C, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 4, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LEAF BURNING AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT On July 25, 1988, the South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No. 7895-88. This ordinance reduced the period of time for leaf burning to October 29th through November 26th, and called for a total ban on the burning of leaves, rubbish, and trash by January 1, 1991. Although leaf burning has been curtailed since the passage of Ordinance No. 7895-88, the need for a total ban by the end of this year is apparent. On April 25, 1989, the Council passed ordinance No. 7980-89 which deleted the "warning nature" procedure from Section 9-24. The following bill incorporates changes so that "Operation Relief" can be in effect this coming leaf season. The Bill focuses upon the public health and safety concerns of our entire community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 9, Article 4 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9 FIRE PREVENTION. Article 4. Leaf Burning and~Air Pollution Control Sec. 9-19. Intent and Purposes of Article. The Common Council believes that reasonable regulations should be enacted to minimize air pollution caused by burning within our city. Sec. 9-20. Types of Burning Prohibited. (a) No person shall start, kindle, cause, allow, or maintain any form of leaf burning or rubbish or trash burning on private or public property, except as specifically authorized by this Code. (b) No person shall burn or cause to be burned, any leaves, grass, tree limbs, branches, paper, rubbish or trash, upon any street, alley, or sidewalk within the City.