Outdoor burning rules in Moorpark, 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 in Moorpark is heavily regulated by the VCAPCD and generally prohibited without a permit. Residential yard waste burning is not allowed. The VCAPCD issues no-burn day declarations that prohibit all wood burning, including fire pits and fireplaces. Agricultural burning requires a separate VCAPCD permit.
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) regulates all open burning in Moorpark. Residential burning of yard waste, trash, or debris is prohibited. The VCAPCD declares mandatory no-burn days based on air quality forecasts, during which all wood burning including fireplaces and fire pits is banned. Agricultural burning requires a separate VCAPCD burn permit and is limited to specific conditions. Bonfires and open fires on public or private land require permits from both the city (Temporary Use Permit) and Ventura County Fire Protection District. The California Fire Code as adopted by Ventura County prohibits open flames within specified distances of combustible structures and vegetation.
Burning without a permit or on a no-burn day violates VCAPCD Rule 56. First offense fines start at $50 and escalate for repeat violations. Illegal open burning that causes a wildfire subjects the responsible party to criminal charges and full fire suppression costs. Contact VCAPCD at (805) 645-1400.
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