Fire pit rules in Cape Coral, FL — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are generally allowed in Cape Coral outside of active burn bans. During burn ban periods (KBDI ≥ 600), fire pits may be prohibited depending on the specific ban order. Food grills are always exempt.
Cape Coral allows recreational fires in portable or permanent fire pits under specific conditions. Pits must be at least 25 feet from any structure, fence, or combustible material, have a maximum diameter of 3 feet, and burn only clean, dry firewood — no trash, treated lumber, or yard waste. An adult must attend the fire at all times with an extinguishing method nearby. During winter/spring, the fire department may declare burn bans that prohibit all outdoor fires. The tropical/subtropical climate of Southeast influences the frequency and duration of fire restrictions.
Violations of fire pit rules carry fines of $100–$500. Fires during a declared burn ban are misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 and potential criminal liability for any resulting damage.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral §12-22 (Noise Control Ordinance, amended Dec 2019) prohibits noise plainly audible at 50 feet between 11 PM and 7 AM from any radio, TV, musical i...
Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Land Development Code Section 5.2.7 limits residential fences in the front setback, allows up to 6 feet in side and rear yards, and requires open ...
Cape Coral, FL
Dogs in Cape Coral must be under direct control on a leash not exceeding 8 feet in length under Lee County Animal Control Ordinance. Cape Coral Code Chapter ...
Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral generally allows lawn ornaments, statues, flamingos, garden gnomes, and similar decorative items without a permit. Cape Coral Code Section 5.5.13 ...
Cape Coral, FL
Inflatable holiday displays (giant snowmen, Halloween figures, Easter bunnies) are not specifically regulated by Cape Coral's Code of Ordinances and are gene...
Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral does not have a dedicated holiday-light ordinance and treats seasonal lighting as a normal residential accessory use, generally allowed without a ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Lee County.
See how other cities in Lee County handle fire pit rules.
See how Cape Coral's fire pit rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.