Storm Recovery: Outdoor Burning

Article XVIII of the Butner Municipal Code allows burning of limbs and leaves that have fallen to be burned within the town limits, provided tree branches do not exceed 4 inches in diameter. Fallen limbs greater than 4 inches in diameter, cut limbs of any size, fallen trees, felled trees, or any shrubs that have been cut or trimmed must be removed from the property and shall not be burned within the corporate limits of the Town of Butner. No person shall kindle or maintain any outdoor fire or authorize any fire to be kindled or maintained on any land unless the location of such fire is at least 50 feet from any dwelling, structure, or residence other than a dwelling, structure or residence owned or occupied by the person doing such burning and adequate provisions are made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any dwelling, structure or residence not owned or occupied by the person doing such burning. For the purposes of this article, “felled” means a tree that is cut, pushed, or otherwise removed from its roots or the ground by human action. The Town Manager reserves the right to prohibit any and all outdoor burning if it is determined to be hazardous, a nuisance, or affecting public health. Municipal Code