Outdoor Cooking in Charlottesville, VA (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Charlottesville, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Charlottesville, Virginia exempts cooking fires from its open-burning ban as long as the fire is contained in an approved grill or barbecue used to prepare food, but the fire chief can still order any fire out if it becomes a smoke hazard or nuisance.
Charlottesville Outdoor Grill and Cooking Fire Rule
Light RestrictionsCharlottesville City Code § 12-32(a)(8)(b),(e)
b.Open fires may be used for cooking food, if such fires are contained within approved grills and barbecues for the purpose of food preparation for human consumption. ... e.Where permitted, open burning shall be constantly monitored until the fire is extinguished. Fire extinguishing equipment shall be available for immediate use. Notwithstanding the above-listed exceptions, there is hereby rese...