Outdoor Cooking in Rochester Hills, MI (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Rochester Hills, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Rochester Hills allows portable, solid-fuel outdoor fireplaces, the kind of steel or clay fire bowl many residents use for cooking or warmth, between 8:00 a.m. and midnight with no permit required. Section 307.6.5 of the amended fire code limits fuel to dry seasoned firewood, charcoal or commercial fire logs and keeps the unit at least 15 feet from any structure or combustible material.
Rochester Hills Portable Outdoor Fireplace Rules
Light RestrictionsRochester Hills Code § 58-58(b) (Fire Code §§ 307.6.5, 307.6.5.1-307.6.5.3)
307.6.5 Portable Outdoor Fire Places. Use of a portable outdoor fireplace may be allowed at any time during the year between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and midnight. ... 307.6.5.1 Permit Required. An annual permit is not required for portable outdoor fireplaces. ... 307.6.5.2 Fuel. Fuel for use of a portable outdoor fireplace shall consist only of dry seasoned firewood, charcoal or commercial fire ...
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