Fire pit rules in Coon Rapids, MN — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
In Coon Rapids, the largest Anoka County city, backyard fire pits are allowed without a permit but must stay under 3 feet in diameter and about 3 feet high, at least 25 feet from any structure. Rules vary by city.
Minnesota's DNR treats a recreational fire under 3 feet high and 3 feet in diameter as exempt from the state open-burning permit, but cities set the on-the-ground limits. Coon Rapids City Code 12-415 allows recreational fires without a permit provided the fire is under 3 feet in diameter with a flame height of about 3 feet, kept at least 25 feet from any structure, on your own property, with a means to extinguish available and winds under 15 mph. Only clean, dry wood at least 1 inch in diameter may be burned. Other Anoka cities (Blaine, Andover) have comparable rules; confirm with your city.
Coon Rapids fire officials may order an unsafe or non-compliant fire extinguished; repeat or nuisance violations can bring citations under the city fire prevention code.
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