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Discussion regarding Burning Issues
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Resolved to ban leaf burning within the City of Rochester Hills during the spring months; to allow leaf burning in the fall during the month of November on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday pursuant to the existing prescribed schedule with the exception of holidays; to establish a twenty ($20.00) dollar annual permit fee for any burning within the City limits with the funds to be earmarked for a comprehensive public education program on the methods of leaf disposal; to set a sunset clause on leaf burning within the City beginning with 2006, and to authorize the Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance Amendments to the Fire Prevention Ordinance to implement these changes