Outdoor burning rules in Lodi, 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.
Lodi adopts the California Fire Code under LMC Chapter 15.20. Residential outdoor burning of trash and yard waste is prohibited. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District regulates all outdoor burning and issues daily burn status for the region.
LMC Chapter 15.20 adopts the California Fire Code (2025 edition effective January 1, 2026). Residential outdoor burning of trash, garbage, and yard waste is prohibited within city limits. The SJVAPCD governs air quality in the San Joaquin Valley and issues burn permits for allowable activities. No Burn days restrict residential wood-burning. The California Fire Code regulates outdoor burning, recreational fires, and portable outdoor fireplaces with specific clearance and safety requirements.
Illegal burning: $100 to $1,000 city fines. AQMD violations: $100 to $1,000/day. PRC §4423: up to $1,000 + 6 months imprisonment.
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