Marcellus, NY · Onondaga County
Burning Permit
Property owners use this application to request Town of Marcellus approval for an open fire and provide details about the burn site and fire.
What this form is
The Burning Permit application requests Town of Marcellus approval for an open fire, and approval is subject to inspection by the Town Code Enforcement Official. It asks for the property owner’s contact details, burn location, supervisor, type and size of fire, distance from structures, extinguishing method, and requested burn date; the form also lists permit conditions and restrictions.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking approval for an open fire covered by the permit conditions should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner signs the application and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Burning Permit application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property owner and burn details requested on the form, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Review Permit Conditions
Read the conditions and restrictions included with the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Burning Permit?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this application; it does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the Burning Permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the Burning Permit application ask for?
- It asks for owner and supervisor contact details, the fire location and type, fuel-area diameter, distance from structures, extinguishing method, and a requested burn date if desired.
- Does approval of the Burning Permit involve an inspection?
- Yes. The form states that approval of the permit is subject to inspection by the Town of Marcellus Code Enforcement Official.
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