Chestnut Ridge, NY · Rockland County
Application for Restricted Open Burning Permit
Chestnut Ridge applicants use this application to request permission for a restricted open burn and describe its location, purpose, timing, and safety arrangements.
What this form is
The Village requires a restricted open burning permit before any open burning. The application asks for applicant and supervising-agent details, the burn location and materials, its purpose, requested date and times, and fire-extinguishing methods. It also includes permit conditions covering burn size, distance from structures, supervision, notifications, and prohibited materials.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking permission to conduct an open burn in Chestnut Ridge must obtain a permit and complete 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; if property-owner permission is required, submit a notarized letter from the land or property owner.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the restricted open burning permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and supervising-agent details, burn location, materials, purpose, requested date and times, and safety arrangements.
- 3
Gather Any Required Attachment
If property-owner permission is required, obtain a notarized letter from the land or property owner to submit with the application.
- 4
Submit To The Village
Obtain the permit from the Village Fire Inspector before any open burning; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the restricted open burning permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If property-owner permission is required, the form says to submit a notarized letter from the land or property owner.
- How do I submit the restricted open burning permit application?
- The form says a burn permit must be obtained from the Village Fire Inspector before open burning. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and supervising-agent details, the burn location and materials, the reason and requested schedule, attendee count, and fire-extinguishing methods.
- What conditions apply to a permitted open burn?
- The form lists conditions including limits on burn size and location, fire supervision and extinguishing, advance notifications, and restrictions on materials that may be burned.
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This Application for Restricted Open Burning Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chestnut Ridge form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
