Outdoor burning rules in Venice, 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.
Venice Code Ch. 38 prohibits all open burning that has not been specifically permitted by the Florida Forest Service. Bonfires, campfires and burning of yard debris are not allowed inside city limits absent an FFS permit.
The City's burn-ban notice (issued under Ch. 38) makes clear that residential yard-waste burning is not allowed within Venice limits. Under Sarasota County Code Sec. 58-2, a countywide burn ban automatically takes effect when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index reaches 500, prohibiting almost all open burning. Even outside ban periods, the City requires a Florida Forest Service authorized burn permit before lighting a yard-debris fire. Approved BBQ grills (gas or charcoal) and code-compliant recreational fire pits remain permitted.
Unauthorized open burning is a Code violation under Sec. 1-14 with fines up to $500 per day. Florida Forest Service may issue separate civil penalties; reckless burning that endangers persons or property can be charged as arson under Fla. Stat. 806.
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