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Burn permits are no longer required; however, township residents MUST still comply with the Open Burning Ordinance and the Zoning Map.
It’s important to understand the burn ordinance. Not adhering to township regulations may result in fire run service charge of $1,549.00 and/or a fine.
Burning is NOT permitted if wind speeds exceed 9 mph or dry conditions exist.
Click here to view a map of service areas.
City of Fenton Fire Department: (810) 629-8595
Fenton Township Fire Department: (810) 629-1911
Hartland Fire Department: (810) 632-7676
Understand the Open Burning Ordinance. Failure to burn correctly can result in a $1,549 service charge!
Burning of grass and leaves is NOT ALLOWED in the following zoning districts. These districts can compost or bag (if your garbage company accepts yard waste). Click here to see the zoning map.
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. Click here to see the zoning map.
The cost of fire emergency service is $1,549.00. 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 due to unlawful burning (any burning that does not comply with the Open Burning Ordinance) will be charged.
