Outdoor burning rules in Rohnert Park, 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 unincorporated Sonoma County requires a burn permit issued pursuant to Sonoma County Code Section 13-71 (incorporated by reference into the County's adopted California Fire Code as Section 307.2). Burning is only allowed on Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) or Northern Sonoma County APCD 'permissive burn days,' typically November through April 30, and may not begin before 10:00 a.m.
Per Sonoma County Fire Code Section 307.2 (Ord. 2023-01, Item 13): 'Prior to commencement of open burning, a burning permit shall be obtained pursuant to section 13-71 of the Sonoma County Code.' Section 105.5.54(5) (Ord. 2023-01, Item 6) further requires an operational permit 'to kindle or authorize the kindling or maintenance of bonfires or rubbish fires.' Per Sonoma County's published rules, burning is restricted to permissive burn days set by BAAQMD or NSCAPCD; burns may not start before 10:00 a.m.; material may not be added within 2 hours of sunset; only natural vegetative material (leaves, pine needles, tree trimmings) may be burned; piles are limited to 4 feet in diameter and 4 feet in height; a 10-foot cleared ring to bare soil is required; an attendant adult, water source, and shovel must be on site. Burners must also call Fire Dispatch (REDCOM, 707-565-1700) every day they burn.
Per Fire Code Section 112.4 (Ord. 2023-01): misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail, or an administrative fine of not less than $1,000 — each day of continued violation is a separate offense. Cost recovery for escaped fires is authorized under Section 107.6, California Health & Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1 (fire suppression costs), and Government Code Section 53150 et seq. (negligent or unlawful emergency response). Property owners may also face civil and criminal liability for fires that escape onto neighboring property.
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