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
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:
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.
Complaints
Any person who wishes to make a complaint regarding an open air burn should contact our Leamington Fire Services dispatch centre at 519-326-4431.
Current Fire Bans or Outdoor Burning Restrictions
There are currently none listed.
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Municipality of Leamington
111 Erie Street North
Leamington, ON
N8H-2Z9
Phone: 519-326-5761
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Municipal Office Hours
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8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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