Allen County, IN Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)
Key Facts
- Eligible zones
- RS1, RSP1, AE, A-1, A-2, A-3
- Material source
- Must originate on premises
- Setback
- 20 ft structures, 100 ft fuel/pipeline
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Citation
- AC 8-20-3-1
Summary
Allen County permits burning brush, branches, and leaves only in rural residential and agricultural zones, only if the material originated on the property, and only under specific time, wind, and distance conditions. Refuse and off-site debris may not be burned.
Such burning shall be of wood products only, which products originated on the premises... Burning shall be more than 20 feet from any owned structure, road or power line and 100 feet from any fuel storage area, pipeline or non-owned structure.
Full Breakdown
Allen County Code 8-20-3-1 allows open burning of wood products in RS1, RSP1, AE, A-1, A-2, and A-3 zones, provided the products 'originated on the premises and do not constitute structures.' Burning may not begin before 8:00 a.m. or be added to after 5:30 p.m., and is barred if wind is under 5 mph or over 20 mph. Fires must stay more than 20 feet from any owned structure, road, or power line and 100 feet from fuel storage, pipelines, or non-owned structures. Wood products means clean wood, boards, branches, and leaves; garbage, rubbish, and trade waste are refuse and cannot be burned (8-20-1-4, 8-20-1-6).
Violations & Fines
Burning debris outside the allowed zones, hours, or conditions is an infraction ($25 fine; up to $2,500 if willful) under AC 8-20-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I burn brush hauled in from another property?
How far must a brush fire be from my house?
Sources & Official References
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