Chapter 8.34
FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
Sections:
8.34.030 Sales and discharge schedule.
8.34.040 Rules and regulations.
8.34.050 Violation – Civil infraction.
8.34.010 Purpose.
It is declared the public policy of the city to secure and maintain such levels of fireworks regulations as to protect human health and safety, and to the greatest degree practicable prevent injury to property and physical safety of individuals. To this end, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide reasonable regulations that balance the freedom to enjoy historical traditions and the protection of the public health and safety. (Ord. 980 § 1, 2018: Ord. 697 § 2, 1997)
8.34.020 Definitions.
“Consumer fireworks” means those fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.136.
“Display fireworks” means those fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.131.
“Light off” means to ignite the fuse or other device or by other means cause the firework to combust or to begin the process of combustion. The term “discharge” shall have the same meaning as “light off” for purposes of this chapter.
“Public display of fireworks” means an entertainment feature where the public is admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of display fireworks. (Ord. 980 § 1, 2018: Ord. 697 § 2, 1997)
8.34.030 Sales and discharge schedule.
A. It is legal to sell consumer fireworks within the city only from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 3rd and 4th.
B. The discharge of consumer fireworks in the city is permitted only on July 4th from noon to midnight and on December 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1st.
C. The public display of fireworks in the city may be authorized by the city council and if authorized shall be provided in compliance with all applicable state laws and any other conditions imposed by the city council.
D. The city council may, at any time by resolution, ban fireworks sales and/or discharge if a public threat of fire emergency is determined to exist in the city. (Ord. 980 § 1, 2018: Ord. 789 § 1, 2002; Ord. 729 § 1, 1999; Ord. 719 § 1, 1998; Ord. 697 § 2, 1997)
8.34.040 Rules and regulations.
A. It is unlawful to light off any fireworks on public property, including but not limited to all city rights-of-way, city parks, public school property, and public play fields. Public displays of fireworks approved by the city council are exempt from this regulation.
B. It is unlawful to light off fireworks on property zoned diversified commercial, central commercial, cemetery zone, light industrial business park, or public/quasi-public, except on property used for residential purposes with the consent of the property owner. Public displays of fireworks approved by the city council are exempt from this regulation.
C. It is unlawful to light off any fireworks at times not permitted under DPMC 8.34.030.
D. It is unlawful to at any time light off fireworks that are not consumer fireworks as defined in DPMC 8.34.020.
E. It is unlawful to light off fireworks in a manner that is hazardous or dangerous to persons or property. (Ord. 980 § 1, 2018: Ord. 832 § 1, 2006; Ord. 789 § 2, 2002; Ord. 719 § 1, 1998; Ord. 697 § 2, 1997)
8.34.050 Violation – Civil infraction.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of DPMC 8.34.040 shall be guilty of a civil infraction punishable as set forth in DPMC 1.16.020. (Ord. 980 § 1, 2018: Ord. 719 § 1, 1998; Ord. 697 § 2, 1997. Formerly 8.34.080)
8.34.060 State law adopted.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 70.77 RCW shall apply within the city. All references in this chapter to the provisions of Chapter 70.77 RCW shall include and be considered references to any future amendments to the provisions of said chapter. (Ord. 980 § 1, 2018)