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Port St. Lucie, FL Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Outdoor burning rules in Port St. Lucie, 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.

Key Facts

Open burning
Unlawful citywide (Sec. 93.02)
Solid waste
Burning prohibited by Sec. 80.14(g)
Yard waste
Counted as solid waste
Grills and barbecue pits
Allowed as accessory uses
First-offense fine
$50.00 under Sec. 10.99

Summary

Port St. Lucie bans open burning outright. Section 93.02 makes it unlawful to burn trash, garbage or building materials inside the city, and Section 80.14(g) prohibits open burning of any solid waste, a term that includes yard waste.

The tree cutting debris was generated on residential premises of not more than two family units... The open burning is restricted to the site where the tree cutting debris was generated... The open burning is conducted in accordance with all provisions applicable to pile burning as set forth by the FFS at paragraphs 5I-2.006(4)(a), (b), (c), subparagraph (d)1. and paragraph (e), F.A.C.

Source: City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances (Municode)View official code

Full Breakdown

There is no burn permit to apply for here; the city simply forbids it. Section 93.02 makes open burning of trash, garbage, building materials and similar items unlawful within the corporate limits. Chapter 80 goes further: it is a prohibited act to burn or allow the open burning of solid waste in the city, and that chapter defines solid waste to expressly include yard waste. Contained cooking fires are treated differently. Section 158.217(C)(2)k lists outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens that are not enclosed, and barbecue pits among the accessory uses allowed at a single-family home.

Violations & Fines

Section 93.02 carries the general penalty in Section 10.99: $50.00 for a first offense and $200.00 for a second if uncontested, up to $500.00 plus costs if contested, with a third offense a second-degree misdemeanor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I burn yard waste or leaves at my Port St. Lucie home?
No. Chapter 80 makes it a prohibited act to burn or allow the open burning of solid waste in the city, and the chapter defines solid waste to include yard waste.
Do I need a permit to burn debris?
The city code offers no burning permit. Section 93.02 bans open burning of trash, garbage and building materials inside the city limits, so use the city’s yard-waste and bulk collection instead.
Are outdoor fireplaces and barbecue pits allowed?
Yes. Section 158.217(C)(2)k lists outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens that are not enclosed, and barbecue pits among the accessory uses permitted in single-family residential districts.

Sources & Official References

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