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Burning in HAWL
3 Nov 2006

Just a reminder that burning in HAWL ditches is prohibited!  Burning does require a free burning permit that can be picked up at the office.

49.    There is no burning of household garbage of any type allowed i.e. paper, boxes, etc.  The burning of yard debris (leaves, limbs, and straw only) is allowed but restricted by these guidelines: 

       

            a.          Lot Owners must obtain permission to burn yard debris by obtaining a burn permit from the Club Office.  The Club Office will not issue a burn permit unless the following criteria are adhered to:

                  

                        1.       HAWL resident over the age of 18 years will be present at the burn site for the duration of the burn;

    

                        2.       HAWL resident affirms that he/she has sufficient knowledge, equipment and ability to safely complete the burn without danger to other property.

           

              b.          In the interest of homestead and for safety purposes all fueling of any burn pile within the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. is prohibited.  A fire started prior to 6 p.m. does not have to be extinguished but may not be fueled after that time.

    

     c.          Burning is prohibited on any nationally recognized holiday.

                            

                                    d.          Fire must not exceed a 6’ x 6’ overall area.

                            

e.                    Property owner MUST comply with any county mandated BURN BAN.

 

                                    f.           Any violations of the above rules will result in an administrative fee issued to the property owner.