How Little Chute Handles Fire Regulations: A Practical Guide
Little Chute maintains 90 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with fire regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Little Chute falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Little Chute allows wood or charcoal fire pits up to 4 feet across and 4 feet high, kept 25 feet from structures and attended at all times under Village Code § 18-27.
Key details: Setback from structures: 25 feet minimum. Setback from lot line: 10 feet, waivable by neighbor. Max pit size: 4 feet diameter. Max flame height: 4 feet. Wind limit: no fires above 10 mph.
Burning outside these conditions violates Sec. 18-27's prohibition on open outdoor fires; the fire chief or police may order the fire extinguished immediately, and the person responsible is liable for any resulting damage.
Outdoor Burning
Little Chute bans open outdoor fires village-wide except under conditions set by ordinance: wood or charcoal fuel only, a 25-foot clearance from structures, constant adult attendance, and a ten-mph wind limit before burning is barred.
Key details: Fuel allowed: wood or charcoal only. Clearance: 25 ft from structures. Size limit: 4-ft diameter, 4-ft flame height. Wind limit: no burning above 10 mph. Permit term: valid one week.
Burning without meeting the fuel, clearance, size, or wind conditions, or ignoring an order to discontinue, is a village ordinance violation subject to citation under Chapter 18.
This is one of the stricter rules in Little Chute's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.
The Bottom Line
Little Chute's fire regulations rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Little Chute is broadly strict or permissive.
These rules come from Little Chute's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.