Mountville, PA · Lancaster County
Burning Permit Application
Mountville residents complete this application to request approval for a proposed open burn within Borough limits.
What this form is
Mountville requires a completed Burning Permit Application for review before a proposed burn within Borough limits. The form asks for the applicant’s contact details, burn location and distance to the nearest structure, materials, target date, and planned precautions, including an emergency water source. A fire company Chief Officer reviews the application and approves or denies it.
Who needs it
Anyone planning a proposed open burn within Mountville Borough limits should complete this application for review.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Mountville Borough Office, 21 East Main Street, P.O. Box 447, Mountville, PA 17554-0447, for review by an Iron Ridge Fire Rescue Chief Officer.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Burning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter your contact details, burn location, materials, target date, and planned precautions.
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Gather Attachments
The application does not list any attachments; provide the requested information on the form.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application to the Mountville Borough Office for review by an Iron Ridge Fire Rescue Chief Officer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Burning Permit Application?
- No. This application is completed without a notary, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Burning Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Mountville Borough Office at 21 East Main Street, P.O. Box 447, Mountville, PA 17554-0447, for review by an Iron Ridge Fire Rescue Chief Officer.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for your contact details, the burning location and distance to the nearest structure, materials to be burned, target date, and planned precautions, including an emergency water source.
- How long is the approved burning date valid?
- The form says the target date must be within 30 days from approval and that the approval is good for one time only.
Need something notarized?
This Burning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mountville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.