Outdoor burning rules in Vista, 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 of yard waste and debris is prohibited in Vista. SDAPCD Rule 80.1 governs all outdoor burning. No-Burn Days are mandatory. Recreational fires in approved devices only. CAL FIRE suspends burn permits during fire season.
San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) Rule 80.1 governs all outdoor burning in Vista. Open burning of refuse, yard waste, and debris is prohibited. Agricultural burning may be permitted with SDAPCD approval in appropriate zones. CAL FIRE typically suspends residential burn permits from June through October during fire season. No-Burn Day declarations are mandatory and enforced. Recreational fires in approved portable devices (with screens and spark arrestors) are allowed except during Red Flag Warnings and No-Burn Days. All outdoor burning is prohibited during Red Flag Warnings and Santa Ana wind conditions. Vista's proximity to wildland-urban interface areas makes fire safety enforcement a priority.
Illegal burning: up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months jail under PRC 4423. SDAPCD violations carry additional fines.
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