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Outdoor Cooking in Upland, CA (2026)

1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Upland, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Smoker Rules

Upland's municipal code doesn't regulate backyard smokers or grills on private property beyond the state Fire Code adopted by reference, but it does control open flames in public parks: under Section 12.36.050(G), no one may kindle a fire in a city park except in a provided fireplace or in a barbecue the city manager has approved, and even then only with the manager's or a designee's permission.

Fires and Barbecues in Upland City Parks

Some Restrictions

Upland Municipal Code § 12.36.050

G. Fires and Fireplaces. No person shall kindle a fire in any park except in fireplaces provided for that purpose or in barbecues approved by the city manager, except by permission of the city manager or designee.

Looking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Upland city rules.

Outdoor Cooking in San Bernardino County