Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-3
Burning outside a stove or fireplace prohibited
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No person shall set fire to, burn or cause to be set fire to or burned in the Village of Ocean Beach any waste, paper, grease, wood, hay, straw, rubbish or flammable material outside a fireplace or stove.
Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 § 87-3 prohibits anyone in the Village of Ocean Beach from igniting or burning waste, paper, grease, wood, hay, straw, rubbish, or other flammable materials anywhere except inside a fireplace or stove. The rule applies to all persons within the village, regardless of whether the burning occurs on private or public property. Any open-air burning—including bonfires, burn barrels, or debris fires—falls outside what this provision allows.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Ocean Beach should be aware that § 87-3 of ch. 87 restricts all outdoor burning on their properties, including the disposal of yard waste, construction debris, or other flammable materials by fire. Compliant operators generally ensure that tenants, contractors, and maintenance staff are informed that burning is confined to approved fireplaces or stoves. Keeping written property rules that reference this provision can help document a good-faith effort to maintain compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 § 87-3, tenants have the right to know that open burning on rental property is prohibited, and a landlord or property manager who directs or permits such burning may be in violation of this rule. If a tenant observes prohibited burning on or near their rental property, general enforcement paths include reporting the activity to the Village of Ocean Beach's local code enforcement or municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help clarify what options may be available in a given situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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