Outdoor burning rules in Santa Rosa, 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 generally prohibited in Santa Rosa. Burning of landscape debris, trash, or other materials requires a permit from the Sonoma County Air Quality Management District and the Fire Department.
Santa Rosa prohibits open burning without permits from both the Sonoma County Air Quality Management District and the Santa Rosa Fire Department. Agricultural burns may be permitted in certain zones with advance approval. Burn bans may be declared during high fire danger periods. The city is within a State Responsibility Area for wildfire, meaning CAL FIRE regulations also apply.
Illegal burning results in fines and potential criminal charges. Starting a fire that spreads can result in liability for suppression costs.
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