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New Burn Ordinances for McHenry County

PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES

· Burning of manure, garbage, litter, etc. on any property in McHenry County.

· Burning of landscape waste within 100' of a habitable structure (i.e. residence, school, etc).

· Burning of landscape waste within 50' of a non-habitable structure (i.e. detached garage, barn, etc).

Summary of Open Burning of

Landscape Waste Regulations

McHenry County Public Health Ordinance

Article III - Section 1.29

Effective April 1, 2008

Health Department Home

RESTRICTIONS WHEN GREATER THAN 100' FROM A HABITABLE STRUCTURE

AND 50' FROM A NON-HABITABLE STRUCTURE

· Only landscape waste and only on the property where the landscape waste was generated

· Only during the months of April, May, Oct. (weekends only)

· Only between dawn and dusk

· Only when the winds are less than 10 mph

· Must be supervised by an individual at least 18 years of age

· A fire extinguisher, garden hose or water source must be available at the burning site

500' EXEMPTIONS

Burning of on-site generated landscape waste 500' or greater from a habitable structure is allowed:

1. During any month of the year

2. On any day of the week

3. At any time of the day

NOTE: All other prohibitions / restrictions apply.

OTHER EXEMPTIONS

· Recreational fires; not larger than 3'x3'x3', and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings

· Ceremonial fires (bonfires) larger than 3'x3'x3', and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings; permit required from McHenry County Department of Health

· Habitat Reclamation or Firefighter

Posted Wednesday Apr 16