Burn Permit Information
...regulations and procedures for "open burning"
within the city limits.
The Rogers City Code (Sec. 46-9) establishes the regulations
and procedures for "open burning" within the city limits.
While most such burning is prohibited or extremely limited,
the following are allowed provided sound fire safety
practices are observed:
- noncommercial cooking of food;
- ceremonial or recreational purposes;
- barbecues and outdoor fireplaces used in connection
with residence; and "burn barrels" for warmth at
bonafide construction site
Additionally, burning for bonafide agricultural purposes
is allowed in an agricultural zone (A-1) as established by
the Rogers Planning Commission, upon issuance of a permit.
Burning of "yard waste" in a residential zone (R-1,R1-A,
R-1B, R-2, R-3, RMF-6A, RMF-6B, RMF-18, RMF-48) as
established by the Rogers Planning Commission, is allowed by
permit only.
Questions concerning zoning classifications may be directed
to the Department of Transportation and Planning at
(479)621-1186.
Burn barrel use at construction sites is regulated by the
City Inspection Department officials who may be reached at
(479)621-1100.
Burn Permits are issued verbally at no charge by calling
(479)636-4141.
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