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1. Can I burn garbage or yard waste?

The burning of residential waste, trade waste, rubbish, disaster rubbish, refuse or garbage is NOT allowed.

Residents with an acre or more of land are allowed to burn yard waste subject to the following parameters:

• Allowed at dwellings of four-family units or less;
• Shall only be permitted on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday;
• Shall only be permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the days of the week outlined above; and
• Shall only be permitted from April 1 through May 15 and October 1 through November 15.  

For more information on opening burning, refer to City Code Chapter 103.

2. When do I need a building permit?

Building permits are generally needed for new construction, new additions, remodels, electrical work, HVAC work, new roof, new siding, fences, decks, water heaters, pools and signs. Please contact Building & Neighborhood Services at 563-244-3360 to determine whether or not a permit is required.