What changes have been made to the Open Burn Ordinance?
The Pittsfield Charter Township Open Burn Ordinance has recently been amended regarding the use of barbecue grills or patio wood burning units on or near multi-family buildings. The changes that were made to the ordinance reflect the International Fire Code which Pittsfield Charter Township has adopted. The language that was added prohibits the use of charcoal, propane, wood, natural gas or any open flame cooking appliance on covered patios or porches of multi-family dwellings with three or more units. It also restricts the use of patio wood-burning units in multi-family dwellings.


From the Ordinance:
"The use of charcoal, wood, propane, natural gas or any other open flame cooking or grilling appliances on covered patios or covered porches of multi-family dwellings with three or more units is prohibited. All such use must be in compliance with the Fire Prevention Code of Pittsfield Charter Township."

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1. What changes have been made to the Open Burn Ordinance?
2. Does this apply to me?
3. Is there some type of grill that I can use on my covered patio or porch?
4. What is a wood-burning unit and can it be used at all?
5. Can I have a bonfire?
6. What do I do if a neighbors open burning is a nuisance?
7. Can I burn leaves, brush and tree limbs?
8. If I have a campfire or bonfire what can I burn?