2 rules for unincorporated Lake County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Barbecue grills and small propane cooking pits are allowed in unincorporated Lake County — and they remain permitted even during a drought burn ban, as long as the fuel area is no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Keep grills away from structures.
Lake County FL countywide burn ban (Fire Rescue) cooking exception
Residents may still use barbecue grills, smokers, or small cooking pits with a fuel area no more than three feet in diameter and two feet in height.
Backyard smokers are allowed in unincorporated Lake County, including during a drought burn ban, provided the fuel area is no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Only clean cooking fuel and food-grade wood may be used — no trash or treated wood.
Lake County FL countywide burn ban (Fire Rescue) cooking exception
Residents may still use barbecue grills, smokers, or small cooking pits with a fuel area no more than three feet in diameter and two feet in height.
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