Little Chute, WI Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Little Chute, WI, also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance, set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Key Facts
- Fuel allowed
- wood or charcoal only
- Clearance
- 25 ft from structures
- Size limit
- 4-ft diameter, 4-ft flame height
- Wind limit
- no burning above 10 mph
- Permit term
- valid one week
Summary
Little Chute bans open outdoor fires village-wide except under conditions set by ordinance: wood or charcoal fuel only, a 25-foot clearance from structures, constant adult attendance, and a ten-mph wind limit before burning is barred.
No person shall build any outdoor fire within the corporate limits of the village except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section. Any permit issued is valid for one week. This prohibition on burning includes burning of construction waste and debris at construction sites.(b)Conditions. No open outdoor fires are permitted unless the following conditions apply:(1)Only wood or charcoal fuels may be utilized.(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.
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
The Village of Little Chute prohibits building any outdoor fire within village limits, including burning construction waste and debris, unless the conditions in Sec. 18-27(b) are met; any permit issued for an exception is valid for one week. Permitted fires must burn only wood or charcoal, sit at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible and 10 feet from a lot line, stay under 4 feet in diameter and 4 feet in flame height, and be constantly attended by an adult with an extinguisher or hose on hand. No burning is allowed at all once wind exceeds 10 mph. The fire chief may additionally prohibit burning during hazardous conditions or order any fire extinguished if smoke is offensive to neighbors.
Violations & Fines
Burning without meeting the fuel, clearance, size, or wind conditions, or ignoring an order to discontinue, is a village ordinance violation subject to citation under Chapter 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
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