Outdoor burning rules in Aurora, IL — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning and recreational burning of yard waste are prohibited in Aurora. Only gas grills, charcoal grills, and permitted fire pits/outdoor fireplaces are allowed. An Outdoor Fireplace Permit is required for fire pits.
Aurora prohibits open burning of yard waste, leaves, and debris within city limits. Legal outdoor fire sources are limited to gas grills, charcoal grills, and fire pits/outdoor fireplaces with a valid Outdoor Fireplace Operational Permit from the Fire Department. Fire pits must be in approved containers, attended at all times, and maintain required setbacks (25 feet for campfires, 15 feet for portable fireplaces). Cooking fires in grills do not require permits. The city periodically issues fire restriction stages during drought conditions that may further limit outdoor fires.
Open burning violation: citation with fines. Fire code violation ticket with fines and permit revocation for non-compliant fire pits.
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