Outdoor burning rules in Port Hueneme, 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 Port Hueneme is regulated by the Ventura County APCD. Spare the Air days prohibit all open burning. Port Hueneme's coastal location and dense residential neighborhoods restrict open burning.
Outdoor burning is generally prohibited in Port Hueneme under Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) regulations and Oxnard Fire Department rules, which provides fire services to the city. No open burning of trash, yard waste, or debris is permitted. Recreational fires in approved fire pits or barbecues using charcoal or gas are allowed. Beach bonfires require compliance with state coastal regulations and city beach rules. Agricultural burning is not applicable within city limits.
Illegal outdoor burning: $250 fine for first offense, $500 for second, $1,000 for third. VCAPCD violations carry separate penalties up to $1,000 per day. If burning causes a fire hazard or response, the responsible party may be billed for fire department response costs.
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