Chapter 8.06
FIREWORKS
Sections:
8.06.020 Use of fireworks prohibited.
8.06.030 Sale of fireworks prohibited.
8.06.040 Permitted fireworks displays.
8.06.010 Definition.
"Fireworks," as used in this chapter, means all torpedoes, Roman candles, rockets, sky bombs, skyrockets, or any other articles which are commonly sold as fireworks. "Fireworks" does not include commonly used safety devices so long as such devices are actually sold or used only for safety purposes; nor shall the term "fireworks" include model rockets which are properly designed for aerodynamic stability used for education or hobby purposes; nor shall the term "fireworks" include sparklers or caps.
(Ord. 84-17 § 5 (part), Repealed & Replaced, 10/01/1984)
8.06.020 Use of fireworks prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite, discharge, fire or cause to be ignited, discharged or fired, any fireworks within the corporate limits of the municipality, except as authorized by municipal permit under Section 8.06.040.
(Ord. 11-16, Amended, 07/21/2011; Ord. 84-17 § 5 (part), Repealed & Replaced, 10/01/1984)
8.06.030 Sale of fireworks prohibited.
It shall be unlawful to offer for sale, sell, bargain or give to any person any firecrackers or fireworks of any kind or description within that portion of the corporate limits of the municipality.
(Ord. 11-16, Amended, 07/21/2011; Ord. 84-17 § 5 (part), Repealed & Replaced, 10/01/1984)
8.06.040 Permitted fireworks displays.
The chief of police may grant permission to any person to give a fireworks display for any special occasion or reason within that portion of the corporate limits of the municipality, but no such demonstration or display shall be given without first securing permission from the chief of police and establishing to his satisfaction that the display will be conducted in a manner which will protect the safety of all persons and the property in the immediate vicinity.
(Ord. 11-16, Amended, 07/21/2011; Ord. 84-17 § 5 (part), Repealed & Replaced, 10/01/1984)
8.06.050 Penalty.
For violations of this chapter, refer to Chapter 1.20, General Penalty. Violations of this chapter are subject to civil fines established by resolution.
(Ord. 14-11, Amended, 06/19/2014; Ord. 11-16, Amended, 07/21/2011; Ord. 84-17 § 5 (part), Repealed & Replaced, 10/01/1984)