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Modify restrictions on outdoor burning to allow permitted burning throughout lands regulated by Lewis County BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-173 MODIFY RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR BURNING TO ALLOW PERMITTED BURNING THROUGHOUT LANDS REGULATED BY LEWIS COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concurs with the decision of the Lewis County Fire Marshal and Lewis County Fire Chiefs Association that weather conditions have improved to allow open burning by permit on all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County effective April 27, 2021; and WHEREAS, this modification and upgrade allows open burning by permit effective April 27, 2021, at 8:00 A.M. throughout lands regulated by Lewis County; and WHEREAS, the burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas remains prohibited at all times; and WHEREAS, previous burn permits expired and were not valid during burn restrictions, updated burn permits will be required. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby modifies Resolution 21-166 to allow open burning by permit on all lands regulated by Lewis County, effective at 8:00 A.M. April 27, 2021, until rescinded by like resolution of the BOCC. DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 27th day of April, 2021. Page 1 of 2 Res. 21-173 APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Eric Eisenberg Gary Stamper By: Eric Eisenberg, Gary Stamper, Chair Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney ATTEST: .•s�°-�"''-was•. Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM :v:4CPRDO ' '`ISk� iOsey R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair Ci s' 17: • e. \845 I. ■ Rieva Lester Sean D. Swope , Rieva Lester, ff Sean D. Swope, Commissioner Clerk of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners Page 2 of 2 Res. 21-173 (---- 2015 NE Kresky Avenue Community Development Chehalis WA 98532 i IL LEWIS COUNTY PRESS RELEASE Date: April 23, 2021 Contact: Doyle Sanford, Building Official/Fire Marshal Phone: 360.740.2696 Release #: 2 Lewis County Emergency Burn Restrictions Remain in Effect. The emergency burn ban will remain in effect until 8:00 A.M. Tuesday April 27, 2021. Note this is beyond the 12:01 A.M.on April 23 time and date previously reported.This decision is made in cooperation with Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties.This restriction shall include all debris burning on lands regulated by Lewis County. The current conditions for greater fire hazard remain, however anticipated rain forecasted for the coming weekend is expected to reduce fire danger potential. All land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning on lands regulated by Lewis County will be restricted until the current restrictions have been lifted, EXCEPT for recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands, if built in the following manner are allowed. • The campfire shall be no greater than 3-feet in diameter and have a ring constructed of metal,stone or brick 8-inches above surface with a 2-foot wide area cleared down to exposed soil surrounding the outside of the pit. • The campfire shall have an area at least 10-feet around it cleared of all flammable material and at least 20-feet of clearance from overhead flammable materials or fuels. • The campfire must be attended at all times by a responsible person at least 16-years old with the ability to extinguish the fire with a shovel and a 5- gallon bucket of water or with a connected and charged water hose. 1(10.740.1 I JI. r 160.740.1.;45 • Completely extinguish campfires by pouring water or moist soil in them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch.The use of self- contained camp stoves is encouraged as an alternative. The burning restriction DOES apply to applicants with a current open burning permit. New burn permits will be available Tuesday,April 27, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. The emergency burn ban will be remain in place temporarily until the conditions improve, restrictions will remain in effect until 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 27, 2021. All land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning will be restricted until further notice. For further information concerning outdoor burning and/or the restrictions being imposed, please contact Doyle Sanford, Lewis County Fire Marshal,at (360) 740- 2696. The Fire Marshal's office is in the Lewis County Public Services building, located at 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis,Washington. https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/ Community Development 1025 NE Kresky Avenue Chehalis WA 98532 \LEWIS COUNTY PRESS RELEASE Date: April 23, 2021 Contact: Doyle Sanford, Building Official/Fire Marshal Phone: 360.740.2696 Release #: 2 Lewis County Emergency Burn Restrictions Remain in Effect. The emergency burn ban will remain in effect until 8:00 A.M.Tuesday April 27, 2021. Note this is beyond the 12:01 A.M. on April 23 time and date previously reported. This decision is made in cooperation with Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties.This restriction shall include all debris burning on lands regulated by Lewis County. The current conditions for greater fire hazard remain, however anticipated rain forecasted for the coming weekend is expected to reduce fire danger potential. All land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning on lands regulated by Lewis County will be restricted until the current restrictions have been lifted, EXCEPT for recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands, if built in the following manner are allowed. • The campfire shall be no greater than 3-feet in diameter and have a ring constructed of metal, stone or brick 8-inches above surface with a 2-foot wide area cleared down to exposed soil surrounding the outside of the pit. • The campfire shall have an area at least 10-feet around it cleared of all flammable material and at least 20-feet of clearance from overhead flammable materials or fuels. • The campfire must be attended at all times by a responsible person at least 16-years old with the ability to extinguish the fire with a shovel and a 5- gallon bucket of water or with a connected and charged water hose. •i V n 2015 NE Kresky Avenue „� Community �e`ZI e l op m e a t Chehalis WA 98531 \LEWIS COUNTY 1111=11 • ".„...._:::,,f. ,.„...,„ D D t I PRESS RELEASE Date: April 27, 2021 Contact: Doyle Sanford, Fire Marshal Phone: 360.740.2696 Release #: 3 Lewis County Lifts Restrictions on Outdoor Burning Effective 8:00 A.M.,Tuesday,April 27, 2021, Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal will lift the current burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County, Washington. After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast,the Lewis County Fire Marshal has determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County have improved and will lift the restriction to allow outdoor burning, subject to an open burning application and permit. Lewis County Fire Marshal works closely with local fire districts and local fire departments and strongly urges all county residents and property owners to be attentive to the condition of their properties through proactive fire prevention measures, such as the presence of fire-extinguishing equipment and attendance to supervise the fire until the fire has been extinguished. Remember, outdoor burning is restricted to only natural vegetation from the burn site.The burning of garbage,paper or other refuse is strictly prohibited at all times. To obtain an Open Burning Application and Permit,you may apply on-line at https://burnpermit.lewiscountywa.gov/ or in person at the Lewis County Fire Marshal's office. The burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas is prohibited at all time. Please refer to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for restrictions applying to outdoor burning conducted on DNR-protected forestlands throughout Washington,which includes state parks. You may obtain the information at www.dnr.wa.gov/burn-restrictions. [ BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Resolution: 21-173 BOCC Meeting Date: April 27, 2021 Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation Modify restrictions on outdoor burning to allow permitted burning throughout lands regulated by Lewis County Contact: Doyle Sanford Phone: 3607402696 Department: CD - Community Development Description: Modify restrictions on outdoor burning to allow permitted burning throughout lands regulated by Lewis county Approvals: Publication Requirements: Publications: User Status press release PA's Office Pending Additional Copies: Cover Letter To: Doyle Sanford, Dusty Breen, Andy Caldwell, Curt Spahn, Lee Napier, Erik Martin