Burn Permits

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Burn Permits

To ensure public safety and compliance with environmental standards, the Municipality of Leamington regulates open-air burning under By-law 34-10, approved by Council in May 2010. Residents and property owners must obtain a permit for open-air burning activities that meet the criteria outlined in the by-law.

Applications are now available online. 

Types of Burn Permits

There are three types of permits issued:

 Single Event Burn Permit

A single event burn permit is for one-time clean-up burns on farmland (e.g., fence rows).

Requirements:

  • Minimum 150 feet from any building
  • Minimum 1,000 feet from oil wells or hazardous materials  
 Agricultural/Annual Burn Permit: 

An agricultural/annual burn permit is for ongoing agricultural use at a designated site (e.g., berm or pit).

Requirements:

  • Minimum 150 feet from any building
  • Minimum 1,000 feet from oil wells or hazardous materials 
 Residential Campfire (Recreational) Permit: 

A residential campfire permit is for small, controlled campfires at residential properties.

Requirements:

  • Contained within a metal fire ring (maximum 24” diameter)
  • At least 15 feet away from any structure, fence, shed, landscaping, etc.
  • No overhead obstructions (e.g., tree branches or hydro lines)

Burn permits will require 3-5 business days for processing, and first time applicants will require an inspection prior to approval of the burn from Leamington Fire Services.

 Renew or Apply for an Open Air Burning Permit 

Complaints

Any person who wishes to make a complaint regarding an open air burn should contact our dispatch centre at 519-326-4431.

 

Contact(s)

© 2024 The Municipality of Leamington 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario N8H 2Z9

Phone: 519-326-5761
Fax: 519-326-2481
Email: General Information

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