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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.