Outdoor burning rules in Chula Vista, CA — 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 is prohibited in Chula Vista under the California Fire Code as adopted by CVMC Chapter 15.36 and San Diego County Air Pollution Control District regulations. Recreational fires in approved devices may be permitted with restrictions. Agricultural burning requires APCD permits.
The City of Chula Vista prohibits open burning under the California Fire Code as adopted by CVMC Chapter 15.36. The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Rule 64 also prohibits open burning of combustible refuse within the San Diego Air Basin. Recreational fires in portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, or fire pits may be allowed provided the fire is contained in an approved device, does not create a nuisance, and is attended at all times. Open fire pits and bonfires on private property are generally not permitted. Beach fire rings in designated areas are managed by the applicable beach authority. The Chula Vista Fire Department may issue permits for special circumstances such as training fires. During red flag warning conditions or spare-the-air days, all outdoor burning including recreational fires may be prohibited. The San Diego County APCD can be reached at (858) 586-2600.
Illegal open burning may be cited as a fire code violation and/or an air quality violation. Penalties include fines from both the city and APCD. Causing a fire through illegal burning may result in criminal charges and liability for suppression costs.
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