Land Development and Land Clearing Frequently Asked Questions
Updated March 21, 2012 WHAT IS LAND DEVELOPMENT BURNING? It is
the use of open outdoor fires for the disposal of vegetation
grown on property being developed for commercial or residential
purposes. DO I NEED A BURN PERMIT FROM THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
DISTRICT? WHAT CAN BE BURNED? Only vegetation originating on the
premises and reasonably free of dirt, soil, and visible surface
moisture can be burned. The burning of poison oak (toxicodendron
diversilobum) or oleander (nerium oleander) may be subject to
additional permit conditions. You cannot move material from one
location to another location for burning. WHAT ARE ILLEGAL –
DISALLOWED COMBUSTIBLES? Tar paper, tar, and asphalt shingles
Dimensioned lumber Garbage or rubbish Paints or Coatings
Plastics and Rubber Insulation Construction Debris Tires Metal
or Wire These are some of the materials which are illegal to
burn. Smoke from burning them can contain harmful chemicals,
which may cause illness.