Outdoor Cooking in Martin County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Martin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoker Rules
Martin County exempts noncommercial food-preparation fires, like a backyard smoker, grill or barbecue pit, from the County burning permit otherwise required for any open fire, as long as the fire is no larger than needed to cook the food and an adult attends it until it is out.
Martin County Backyard Smoker and BBQ Rules
Few RestrictionsMartin County Code of Ordinances § 79.62.B; § 67.38.C
A permit shall not be required under this article for the noncommercial preparation of food, provided that such fire is no larger than necessary for preparing the kind and amount of food being prepared and that the fire is constantly attended by an adult person until the fire is extinguished. ... The provisions of this article do not apply to: ... 67.38.C. Barbecue equipment or outdoor fireplac...
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