Showing ordinances that apply to Clifton Gardens, NY
Clifton Gardens is an unincorporated community (population 2,729) in Saratoga County, New York. Because Clifton Gardens is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Saratoga County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The backyard fires rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Backyard recreational fires permitted with size restrictions and distance requirements; cooking fires generally exempt from burn bans.
Small recreational fires for warmth or cooking are allowed in Saratoga County backyards, subject to the 3-foot diameter limit and 25-foot structure setback under DEC rules. Fires must be attended, use only clean wood, and not create a nuisance. Towns like Saratoga Springs additionally prohibit fires that produce excessive smoke affecting neighbors. Cooking fires in approved appliances (grills, smokers) are exempt from open burning restrictions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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