Burning Permit

Open burning of yard waste on properties in the Village is only allowed with an active burning permit.

Burning is subject to permit approval and to the following conditions:

  1. No person shall operate an incinerator or burning barrel, nor burn prohibited debris. (Burn only grass, weeds, leaves and prunings, clean wood material, etc.)
  2. All fires are to be attended by an adult and controlled at all times and are the full responsibility of the permittee.
  3. No burning is permitted during winds exceeding 20 km per hour.
  4. Sufficient quantity of fire extinguishing materials will be kept at the site.
  5. Flammable material will be removed to form a one-meter-wide strip surrounding the fire.
  6. Flame will be less than 12 inches in height, and the fire will be less than one meter (3.5 ft) in diameter.
  7. All other conditions are met according to Burning Bylaw No. 619, 2009.
  8. Applicant is responsible for all costs incurred if the Fire Department is required to respond and extinguish the fire.

Apply for a burning permit

How to apply 

To apply for a burning permit: 

  1. Fill in the Burning Permit Application.  Alternatively, pick up a copy at the Village Office. 
  2. Submit the completed application to the Village Office either via email or in person.
  3. Staff (including the corporate officer and the fire chief) will review your application and may require more information. 
  4. When approved, you can burn on the day and time specified in the permit, according to the above conditions.

Download or print the Burning Permit Application