Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6 § 6.14
OPEN BURNING PERMIT DENIAL (Bloomington Fire Prevention Code)
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The Fire Marshall may deny an open burning permit application submitted pursuant to § 6.13 if a reasonable, practical alternative method of the disposal of the material is available, or a nuisance condition would result from the open burning . (Ord. 2023-6 , passed 3-20-2023)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6.14, the Fire Marshal has the authority to deny an application for an open burning permit when either a reasonable and practical alternative method exists for disposing of the material in question, or when the burning would create a nuisance condition. This provision gives the Fire Marshal discretionary power rather than imposing an automatic prohibition, meaning each application is evaluated on its own circumstances. The rule applies to permit applications submitted under the related § 6.13 process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Bloomington who need to dispose of materials through open burning must submit a permit application under § 6.13, but should be aware that § 6.14 allows the Fire Marshal to deny that application on two distinct grounds. Operators who can demonstrate that no reasonable, practical alternative disposal method is available, and that burning would not create a nuisance, are generally in a stronger position when seeking approval. Documenting the absence of viable alternatives and considering the potential impact on neighboring properties are practices commonly associated with compliant permit applications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Bloomington should be aware that § 6.14 gives the Fire Marshal the authority to deny open burning permits when nuisance conditions would result, which can be relevant if a nearby property's burning activities are affecting living conditions. If open burning on or near a rental property is creating a nuisance, residents may have grounds to raise the issue with local fire or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations or local government offices can provide general information about how this provision interacts with other nuisance and habitability protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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