Outdoor Cooking in Syracuse, NY (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Syracuse, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Syracuse's Property Conservation Code lets residents cook outdoors with charcoal, wood, natural gas or propane, but Section 27-48(b) bans unvented grills, smokers and portable heating equipment from several locations. Under balconies and porches, inside structures, under roofs, or within three feet of anything combustible, that equipment cannot be used at all, a rule aimed squarely at apartment and condo balconies.
Syracuse Limits Where Grills Can Be Used
Some RestrictionsSyracuse Rev. Gen. Ordinances § 27-48(b) (Outdoor fires - domestic food preparation restrictions)
(b)Outdoor fires for domestic food preparation are permitted with the following restrictions:(1)The use of unvented portable, solid, liquid or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) fueled cooking or heating equipment, is prohibited in the following locations:a.Inside structures;b.Under or upon roofs;c.Upon balconies or porches; ord.Within three (3) feet of any combustible material or structure.(2)The b...