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Benton County, OR Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Where banned
County parks, natural areas, campgrounds, cemetery
Exception
Prior written permission from Parks Director
Definition source
ORS 480.110, as adopted by reference
Enforcing agency
Natural Areas and Parks Director; County Counsel
Maximum fine
$500 per day (§ 15.305)

Summary

Benton County bars igniting or discharging any fireworks, as defined by state law, on any county-managed park, natural area, campground or Crystal Lake Cemetery site unless the Natural Areas and Parks Director gives prior written permission. The rule, BCC § 15.010(1)(c), is scoped to county sites, not the whole unincorporated county.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(1)Within any county site, no person shall: ... (c)Ignite or discharge any fireworks as defined in ORS 480.110 unless prior written permission is obtained from the Natural Areas and Parks Director or designee.

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Full Breakdown

110' anywhere on a county site, the code's term for any park, land, cemetery or campground the Natural Areas and Parks Department manages, unless a person first gets written permission from the Director or a designee. The county code does not contain a separate, general fireworks ordinance covering private property across unincorporated Benton County; this is the only fireworks-specific local rule in BCC Chapter 15 through 41. 010(1)(a)), so a Fourth of July celebration on county land that involves both an open flame and fireworks can draw citations under multiple clauses at once. 105. 305.

Violations & Fines

Igniting or discharging fireworks on a Benton County park, natural area, campground or Crystal Lake Cemetery site without the Natural Areas and Parks Director's written permission is a nuisance under § 15.305, punishable by a fine of up to $500, with each day of violation a separate offense, and the county may pursue an injunction or other abatement proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set off fireworks in a Benton County park?
Not without prior written permission. BCC § 15.010(1)(c) bans igniting or discharging any fireworks as defined in ORS 480.110 on any county-managed park, natural area, campground or cemetery unless the Natural Areas and Parks Director or a designee approves it in writing first.
Does Benton County have a general fireworks ban for the whole unincorporated area?
The county code's only fireworks-specific provision is § 15.010(1)(c), and it applies solely to county-managed park and natural area sites. There is no separate countywide fireworks ordinance for private property in the code reviewed.
What is the penalty for illegal fireworks on county park land?
A violation of § 15.010(1)(c) is treated as a nuisance under § 15.305, punishable by a fine of up to $500, with each day of the violation counted as a separate offense, in addition to any injunction the county pursues.
How do I get permission to use fireworks at a county park event?
Requests go to the Natural Areas and Parks Director or a designee for written approval under § 15.010(1)(c); an event involving fireworks would typically also require a Special Use Permit under § 15.105 since it goes beyond ordinary park use.

Sources & Official References

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