At the suggestion of County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., the Wicomico County Council concurred today on a modification of the county-wide burning ban that has been in effect since July 7, 2010. Effective immediately, recreational campfires on private property and public campgrounds are permitted. The campfires are limited to 2 feet in width and 3 feet in height.
In a memorandum to the County Council, Pollitt said, “I have no plan to recommend stopping the overall burning ban. However, noting the quickly approaching end of summer and the start of school, I would like to accommodate the requests we have received for backyard campfires in order to allow families to mark the end of the season.”
Pollitt stated that his recommendations concerning the imposition, lifting or modifying of a burn ban are made following consultation with the Forestry Service, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Wicomico County Health Department, Planning & Zoning, Emergency Management and the County Fire Chief’s Association.
Pollitt noted that the ban remains in effect for all other types of burning. The only exceptions are the building and lighting of campfires as noted above, the use of charcoal and gas grills and the staging of professional fireworks displays. Violations carry a fine of $500 per incident. Enforcement is administered by the County Planning and Zoning Code Official. Citizens are advised to report violations by calling 410-548-4860 during regular business hours and 410-548-4827 (Sheriff’s Department) at all other times.
10 comments:
The power of Salisbury News. Good work Joe.
Why would you allow camp fires but will not allow bbq grills ?
I'm lighting up now! With that size fire, I'll need to be recreating until the holiday! Gonna be a lllllonnnnnnnnggggggggg party!
3:38 grills ARE allowed
That is not what i read.
Maybe Pollitt called around to fire departments and talked to whomever answered the phone and asked their opinion...just like other idiots around here. Now you can break down your 20 foot piles into smaller campfires and GETTIR DUN!!!!
That's pretty arrogant to think you have the authority to tell someone when they can or cannot cook on a bbq grill.....
This press release is poorly written and it does give the reader the impression you can not use your grill.
Pollitt didn't do this his crony Finnemax oh i forgot he's past menopause stage no longer needs teabags and maxi pads. Pollitt to busy eaten at Adams Ribs gain lbs at publics exspense, typical politician.
It says the ONLY exceptions and lists charcoal and gas grills. I read it to mean they are not banned.
Charcoal, gas grills and fireworks were always allowed. I agree though it can be a little tricky to understand.
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