Outdoor burning rules in Plant City, FL — 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 of yard waste requires authorization from the Florida Forest Service. Plant City prohibits burning of household trash, construction debris, and non-vegetative materials. Burn authorizations issued daily based on drought conditions.
Under FL Administrative Code 5I-2, yard waste burning requires a Florida Forest Service authorization obtained same-day. Burns must be 25 feet from structures, 50 feet from paved public roads, and 150 feet from occupied dwellings on adjacent property. Burns allowed only 9 AM to one hour before sunset. Hillsborough County Air Pollution Control may impose additional restrictions.
Unauthorized burn: $100-$1,000 fine. Burning prohibited materials (plastic, tires, trash): FDEP enforcement and misdemeanor charges.
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