Ordinance 2024-03 - Revision 1
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General Information
- Government Type
- Municipality
- Entity
- Bountiful
- Public Body
- City Council
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Ordinance 2024-03
- Notice Tags
- Fire Protection
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- May 14, 2024 08:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- BOUNTIFUL Bountiful City Ordinance No. 2024-03 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING RESTRICTIONS OF THE USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY OF BOUNTIFUL, UTAH, FOR THE YEAR 2024 WHEREAS, the Utah Legislature grants authority to local governments to regulate the sale and discharge of Class 'C' fireworks; and WHEREAS, the Utah Code provides for annual scrutiny and review of fire hazards and risks by fire code officials and legislative bodies regarding fireworks and fire restrictions; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of the South Davis Metro Fire Agency, who is the Bountiful Fire Code Official, has determined under the International Fire Code, Chapter 3, Section 310.8, that hazardous environmental conditions in and around Bountiful necessitate controlled use of ignition sources, including fireworks, and has recommended temporary fireworks discharge restrictions; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has issued a recommendation to prohibit the discharge of fireworks in areas described in the ordinance ; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the municipality and the general health, safety and welfare of the public that this Ordinance should be passed; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE BOUNTIFUL CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance Amendment. Section 5-10-108 of the Bountiful City Code is hereby amended as follows: 5-10-108. Fireworks Restrictions. (1) Within the limits of the City of Bountiful east of Bountiful Boulevard, and, north of 400 North, east of 900 East: (a) The discharge of class C common fireworks is prohibited at all times. (2) Due to hazardous environmental conditions, the discharge of fireworks is prohibited at all times in the following areas of Bountiful City until January 1, 2025: (a) East of 400 East from Pages Lane to 500 South; (b) East of Orchard Drive from 500 South to the North Salt Lake border. (c) Fireworks are prohibited in any other areas designated by South Davis Metro Fire Agency officials. (3) Campfires and other fires are allowed only in an approved fire pit designed and installed by the Forest Service or the City. No homemade or makeshift fire pits are allowed. The restrictions of this Section do not apply to residential structures or improved fire pits adjacent to a residential structure. (4) This Section does not apply to Bountiful City's annual public fireworks display because of adequate fire prevention preparations. (5) This Section shall not expire until rescinded or amended by the City Council. (6) In other parts of the City where not prohibited by this Section, the possession, display or discharge of Class C common state approved fireworks is permitted only as provided by State law. Any other possession, display or discharge is prohibited. (7) It is unlawful to negligently discharge class C common state approved explosives, in such a manner as to cause, or to recklessly risk causing, a fire or injury to people or property. (8) This ordinance shall not limit the authority of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal to at any time issue emergency decrees or order fireworks and/or other fire restrictions depending upon conditions or needs. (9) Fireworks possessed, sold or offered for sale in violation of this Ordinance may be seized and destroyed and the license of the person selling or offering fireworks for sale may be revoked. (10) All terms relating to fireworks used in this Ordinance shall have the same meaning as defined in Utah Code ยง 53-7-202 of the Utah Fire Prevention Act. (11) A violation of this Section is a class 'B' misdemeanor. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. Adopted by the City Council of Bountiful, Utah, this 14th day of May, 2024. _______________________________ Kendalyn Harris, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Shawna Andrus, City Recorder
- Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
- Persons who are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act may request an accommodation by contacting the Bountiful City Manager at 801.298.6140. Notification at least 24 hours prior to the meeting would be appreciated.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- NA
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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795 S MAIN ST
BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010
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- Sophia Ward
- Contact Email
- sward@bountiful.gov
- Contact Phone
- (801)298-6140
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- May 21, 2024 11:54 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- May 21, 2024 12:04 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance 2024-03 Fireworks.pdf | Other | 2024/05/21 11:54 AM |
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Kendalyn Harris | kharris@bountiful.gov | N/A |
| Richard Higginson | rhigginson@bountiful.gov | N/A |
| Cecilee Price-Huish | cecileeph@bountiful.gov | N/A |
| Kate Bradshaw | kbradshaw@bountiful.gov | N/A |
| Matt Murri | mattmurri@bountiful.gov | N/A |
| Beth Child | bchild@bountiful.gov | N/A |