Outdoor Cooking in El Dorado County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated El Dorado County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of El Dorado County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoker Rules
Under Chapter 8.07, any fire lit on private or public property without the owner's consent and safety-law compliance is an unlawful fire. Cooking or heating fires, campfires, charcoal fires and portable stoves are allowed only in a designated area with the property owner's express permission and subject to posted burn suspensions.
El Dorado County Outdoor Cooking Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsEl Dorado County Code § 8.07.050
The following activities are exempt from this chapter, provided they are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and permits: ... B.Fires used for cooking or heating in designated areas and with the express permission of the property owner or responsible authority. Such express permission may be provided by appropriate signage posted on or about the designated area by the pro...
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