Outdoor burning rules in Douglas County, CO — 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 wood, vegetation or slash requires a permit from your local fire protection district, and all open burning is prohibited when County fire restrictions are in effect. Burning trash, garbage or construction debris is never allowed.
Open outdoor burning in unincorporated Douglas County is regulated by the local fire protection district, not the County directly. The Larkspur Fire Protection District states "all outdoor burning of wood or vegetation requires a permit issued by the LFPD," including agricultural burns, campfires and fire pits, after a burn-site inspection and a $10 fee. Colorado air-quality rules (CDPHE) also govern smoke. A district burn permit never overrides County fire restrictions: during Stage 1 and Stage 2 there is "no open burning of any kind." Burning household trash, garbage, tires or treated wood is prohibited statewide.
Illegal open burning during restrictions is a Class 2 Petty Offense (up to $1,000 fine plus $10 surcharge); districts may also cite for permit-less burns.
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