Fireworks

During 4th of July Fireworks, we want to remind citizens that fireworks cannot be sold in the city limits and only authorized fireworks may be discharged on select hours on July 3rd, July 4th and July 5th. Children must be properly supervised during any possession or discharge of Fireworks.

                     

FIREWORKS HOURS

July 3 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

July 4 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

July 5 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

* If discharging fireworks are disturbing the peace of another, you will be asked to stop, even if during the above hours

WHERE CAN THEY BE SET OFF DURING THESE DATES?

No fireworks may be discharged within the boundaries of or within three hundred (300) feet of any public park owned or maintained by the City without a public display permit except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

No fireworks may be discharged upon any public street, alley, road, or right-of-way.

No fireworks may be discharged within 1000 feet of any hospital, nursing, or assisted living facility.

No fireworks may be discharged under or upon a motor vehicle, whether moving or not, or within 300 feet of any gas station; gas, oil, or propane storage facility; or other area which is highly flammable by nature.

Authorized fireworks may be discharged within the city limits only on private property of the owner, or with the owner's permission, or on paved city streets which are not arterial streets or collectors when such discharge is in a safe and sane manner.

WHAT IS SAFE AND SANE MANNER?

"safe and sane manner" refers to actions which do not endanger life, limb or property of those in the area of the discharge. Nothing in allowing the discharge of fireworks within the city limits relieves the individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association of its responsibility for any injury or damage caused to individuals or property by the discharge of the fireworks.

WHAT ARE PERMITTED FIREWORKS?

Permitted fireworks are the following type of Class C "common fireworks" among those listed in federal law:

1. A cardboard or heavy paper cylindrical tube or cone that: Produces a shower of color and sparks that reach a maximum of 15 feet; May whistle or pop; and Is not designed to explode or leave the ground;

2. A pyrotechnic wheel device: May be attached to a post or tree; Contains up to six "driver" units or tubes;

3. Any device that: Spins, jumps, or emits popping sounds when placed on the ground; Does not exceed a height of 15 feet when discharged; and Does not travel laterally more than 10 feet on a smooth surface when discharged;

4. Sparklers under 12 inches in length which do not have a magnesium make-up, glow worms, snakes, party poppers, trick noisemakers; and

5. Certain mortar type aerial devices and multi-shot cakes that are found acceptable by the Director of Public Safety or designee.

FIREWORKS ORDINANCES;

8.12.010 Fireworks Defined

8.12.020 When this Chapter Does Not Apply

8.12.030 Public Display Permitted When

8.12.040 Sale and Discharge of Fireworks

8.12.050 General Liability Insurance Required

8.12.060 Enforcement

8.12.070 Violation Penalty