Outdoor burning rules in Corona, 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 outdoor burning of yard waste, trash, or vegetation is prohibited in Corona under both Corona Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 444. Recreational fires in approved appliances are allowed subject to no-burn day declarations.
Corona, located within the South Coast Air Basin, falls under the air quality jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SCAQMD Rule 444 prohibits open outdoor burning of vegetation, brush piles, or waste materials throughout the Basin year-round, with very limited agricultural and prescribed fire exceptions requiring permits. Corona Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 and Riverside County Fire Department regulations layer additional prohibitions on the burning of any rubbish, leaves, paper, or yard debris within city limits. Recreational fires in portable fire pits, chimineas, and built-in patio fireplaces using clean dry firewood or manufactured logs are allowed subject to: 25-foot setback from structures and combustibles; 3-foot maximum fuel pile; constant adult attendance with water source available; and not occurring during a SCAQMD No-Burn Day or a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service. During Red Flag conditions, all open-flame outdoor burning including recreational fires is prohibited regardless of appliance, and violation can be cited as reckless conduct that endangers a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Backyard yard-waste burning to clear brush is never permitted; green waste must be processed through Corona's curbside green waste collection or composted on-site.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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