8.24.040 Special permits.
A. The fire chief or his designee is authorized to issue permits for the purchase and use of consumer fireworks and such audible ground devices as firecrackers, salutes, and chasers if:
1. The fireworks and audible ground devices are purchased from a licensed manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler;
2. The consumer fireworks and audible ground devices are used only on prescribed dates, times and locations as set forth in the permit; and
3. The consumer fireworks and audible ground devices are used for a religious or specific purpose as set forth in the permit.
B. The fire chief or his designee may make issuance of the permit subject to compliance with specified conditions relating to the mitigation of public health, safety, and welfare concerns. If the public health, safety, and welfare concerns cannot be mitigated, then the application for the permit may be denied.
C. The fire chief or his designee shall develop an application form for permits issued under this section. There shall be no fee charged for the issuance of the permit. (Ord. 1799, § 1, 2021).