Little Chute, WI Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)
Fire pit rules in Little Chute, WI, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Key Facts
- Setback from structures
- 25 feet minimum
- Setback from lot line
- 10 feet, waivable by neighbor
- Max pit size
- 4 feet diameter
- Max flame height
- 4 feet
- Wind limit
- no fires above 10 mph
Summary
Little Chute allows wood or charcoal fire pits up to 4 feet across and 4 feet high, kept 25 feet from structures and attended at all times under Village Code § 18-27.
(2)Fire containment devices including pits shall not be permitted within 25 feet of any combustible or structure, or within ten feet of a lot line unless mutually agreed upon by the neighboring property owner.(3)The fire must be attended at all times by an adult with access to a fire extinguisher or garden hose as a means to extinguish fire readily available.(4)No fires are permitted if the wind speed exceeds ten miles per hour.(5)Upon completion, the fire must be completely extinguished to prevent accidental reignition.(6)Fire pits or other fire containment devices shall not exceed four feet in diameter.(7)Flames shall be kept below four feet in height above the pit or other fire containment device.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village Code § 18-27 bans open outdoor fires within Little Chute except under the conditions in subsection (b): only wood or charcoal fuel, containment devices no closer than 25 feet to any combustible or structure (or 10 feet to a lot line, waivable by neighbor consent), constant attendance by an adult with an extinguisher or hose, no burning when wind exceeds 10 mph, and the pit itself capped at 4 feet in diameter with flames kept below 4 feet high. The fire chief can bar all burning during hazardous conditions and order any fire extinguished if smoke becomes a nuisance.
Violations & Fines
Burning outside these conditions violates Sec. 18-27's prohibition on open outdoor fires; the fire chief or police may order the fire extinguished immediately, and the person responsible is liable for any resulting damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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