Outdoor burning rules in Ojai, 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 heavily restricted in Ojai due to extreme wildfire risk and air quality concerns. Agricultural burning requires a VCAPCD permit. Recreational fires are allowed only in approved fire pits when no burn ban is in effect. Yard waste burning is prohibited year-round.
Residential yard waste burning is prohibited at all times within Ojai city limits. Agricultural burning (orchard pruning, crop residue) requires a permit from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) at (805) 645-1400. Recreational fires in approved containers may be allowed when no burn ban is active. VCFPD issues burn bans during Red Flag Warnings, high fire danger days, and throughout much of the fire season (typically May-November). The VCAPCD also restricts burning on poor air quality days.
Unauthorized burning: misdemeanor citation. Fines of $1,000-$25,000 depending on conditions. Causing a wildfire: felony under CA Penal Code 452.
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