BURNING INFORMATION:

Burn Permit Guidelines:

• Burning is only allowed during daylight hours.  NO BURNING AFTER DARK

• All Burning shall be attended continuously. Water and a fire tool must be readily available at all times while burning.

• Any complaint of a smoke problem may result in the Fire Department ordering extinguishment of the fire. 

• Construction and demolition waste burning is prohibited per CITY OF GEARHART BURNING ORDINANCE NO. 875.

• Burn Barrels must have a screen with maximum 1/4 inch openings and be at least 10 feet from combustibles.

• No outdoor burning will be permitted after dark.

• The Fire Department may inspect piles prior to issuing a permit and re-inspect throughout the year.

• Special Permit Fires are not available online (piles larger 4ft. by 4ft.)

 

Recreational Fires are allowed under the following guidelines:

 

• Burn permits are currently required within the city limits of Gearhart

• At Designated campsites, personal residence, or beaches.

• No closer than 50 feet of dune grass, and 15 ft away from any structure. Fires are not allowed in drift-wood.

• Clear combustibles (brush, grass, etc.) 5 feet around and 10 feet above.

• Maximum fire size cannot be greater than 3 feet in diameter and 3 feet high.

• Must be attended at all times.

• Must be completely extinguished prior to leaving.

• May not be allowed during periods of extreme fire conditions.

 

When enjoying a fire on the beach please do not cover your fire with sand. Spread out the ashes. This prevents other beach visitors from inadvertently stepping on hot coals later.

Restrictions:

During periods of extreme dryness or winds burning may be restricted.

During fire season, burn barrels are allowed only from sunrise to 10 am.

 

For up-to-date information on burning Please view the Burning page on our website, you can call the fire station 503-738-7838, check our Facebook, all Seaside Dispatch 503-738-6311.