Town of Cottage Grove 2024 Burn Permit Application
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Email *
Name (Last, First) *
Phone Number *
Burning Location *
Street address where burning will occur:
Your Home Address *
Materials to be burned *
I will call the fire department burn line or visit the fire department web site to check for any burning restrictions prior to burning on the day of the burn. *
Required
I will only burn clean untreated wood, clean non-recyclable paper products and vegetation.  I have considered other means of disposal such as composting and recycling. *
Required
I will not burn garbage or anything that is recyclable.  This includes but is not limited to: plastic, shingles, wire, metal electronics, asphalt, painted or treated wood, rubber or oily substances, or structures of any kind (barns, sheds, homes, etc.) *
Required
All burning shall be conducted in a safe manner, when wind and weather conditions are such that they do not create any fire hazards to adjacent properties and the burning can be safely controlled. *
Required
No burning will be conducted within 20 feet from any structure, hay stack, or fuel storage location; or upon any surface within a right-of-way, public or private. *
Required
Adequate firebreaks shall be provided, and arrangements shall be made to notify the fire department in case of any emergency, [ie: having a phone available to DIAL 911]. *
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I will not burn any waste generated by a business or commercial entity. *
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Any burning after dark will be contained by a fire pit or ring, and will be extinguished by 10:00 P.M. on Sunday thru Thursday and 11:00 P.M. on Friday or Saturday, or shall be extinguished immediately upon the request of a neighbor due to smoke causing a nuisance on the neighboring property. *
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I am 18 years of age or older. *
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The person who will conduct the burning is 18 years of age or older, has the physical and mental capacity to conduct any burning for which this annual burning permit is issued, and will attend the burn at all times and make certain it is completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving. *
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I understand that this permit may be revoked upon violation of any if its restrictions and non-compliance shall be considered a permit violation. *
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I understand that any violation of these conditions may result in my being held liable for the costs and other forfeitures identified in sections 11.02 and 25.04 of the code of ordinances of the Town. *
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I hereby agree to comply with all of the additional conditions detailed below. *
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THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED WITHOUT EXCEPTION WITHIN THE TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE
1. Burning of any wet combustible rubbish, garbage, oily substances, asphalt, rubber products, or other materials prohibited by NR 429.04 or 502.11, Wisconsin Administrative Code.
2. Burning of explosive or dangerous material without a permit issued either by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources [WDNR], or the Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS).
3. Burning in an air curtain destructor without first obtaining a permit from the WDNR and having received written approval from the Town Board.
4. Open burning of any material whatsoever by businesses, excluding agricultural or silvicultural facilities, except where a wood burning site license under Wis. Admin. Code NR §§502.11(f) has been approved by the WDNR.
5. Open burning of any material whatsoever by agricultural or silvicultural facilities, except for stumps, trees, limbs, brush and weeds, as described in Wis. Admin. Code NR §§502.11(2)(a).
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