Burning of grass and leaves is NOT ALLOWED in the following zoning districts.  These districts can compost, bag (if your garbage company accepts yard waste), or can be taken to Michigan Landscape, 380 S. Fenway Dr., Fenton to be composted:

• R-2
• LK-1
• MHP

Burning of grass and leaves is ALLOWED in the following zoning districts on parcels of THREE (3) ACRES OR MORE, but only from April 1-May 31 and September 15 to November 30:

• R-1
• PUD
• FR
• RE

Click here to see the zoning map.   Understand the Open Burning Ordinance!  Failure to burn correctly can result in a $1,433 service charge!

In Person- Permits may be obtained at the township hall (front desk), Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at the township office.  (A $2.00 fee applies for credit card purchases.)

By Mail or Dropbox- To obtain a burn permit by mail, please print and complete this application, or write a note with same information, and mail or use dropbox to Tyrone Township, Attn: Burn Permit, 8420 Runyan Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430 with a check for $5.00 (do not mail cash). Credit card payments cannot be made via mail or phone.

Please make sure to include your email address on the application; the permit and regulations will be emailed to you.  If you prefer to have the permit and regulations mailed to you, please include a stamped envelope.  Please note the permit is not valid until issued.

The cost of fire emergency service is $1,433.00.  Tyrone Township has a cost recovery ordinance, which allows the township to charge non-residents using emergency fire service (i.e. auto accidents or 911) within the township; likewise township residents requiring service for unlawful burning (burning not complying with the burn permit regulations) will be charged.