Burn Permits
Jerry Walker, Village Manager
Steve McGee, Fire Chief
Village of Holy Residents,
Recently it was released from the Michigan DNR that all burn permits are suspended until further notice. These burn permits are for regions that utilize the MI DNR burn permit system and are prone to brush/wildfires. The Village of Holly is not one of these areas and as such, burn permits are still valid and will continue to be issued. We understand that many residents want to have recreational fires during this time of quarantine, and we encourage those residents to do so, if it’s within regulation.
As a reminder to all residents, the Rules for Burning are below. We also want to remind everyone to be safe when they do burn, and we encourage all residents not to consume alcohol while burning.
The Village of Holly requires Village residents who wish to burn to secure a permit. There is no cost for a burn permit. Only one burn permit is required per calendar year. You do not need to submit a burn permit each time you wish to burn. The permit is for Village of Holly residents only–if you do not live within the village limits, you must contact your local government for burning regulations.
SUBMIT FOR A VILLAGE BURN PERMIT HERE----> Burn Permit
RULES FOR BURNING
Open burning is allowed by permit only and shall be issued by the Village of Holly subject to the rules of this article.
- No burning shall be permitted within 50′ of any structure. Authorized containers shall be 15′ from any structure.
- No burning on or along roadways.
- No flammable liquids shall be permitted to ignite the fire. (ie. Gasoline, Kerosene, Starter Fluid, etc.)
- Fire must be attended at all times by someone with the capabilities of extinguishing the fire.
- The size of the burn area shall be no larger than 3′ in diameter.
- Burning violations may be subject to fines in accordance with Civil Infraction Citation penalties. First offense will be $50.00, second offense $100.00, third offense $250.00, fourth offense $500.00, all subsequent offenses $500.
- Fires at night may be permitted with special permission for the day the fire is desired.
REMEMBER, burning is a privilege that may be revoked at any time. It shall be the option of the fire official to dictate the right to burn.
WHAT CAN I BURN?
- Untreated lumber, seasoned firewood
WHAT CAN’T BE BURNED
- Rubber, Tar Paper, Brush, Leaves, Rubber Tires, Railroad Ties, Creosote, Impregnated Materials, Building Materials (except untreated wood)
Refuse, paper, waste material or other combustible materials shall be burned in containers of metal or masonry construction which may contain openings no larger than one inch in width on the sides and top during the burning process. Access doors for loading or cleaning shall be kept closed during the burning process.
Burn permits can be obtained by visiting hollyvillage.org/burn-permits
If you have any questions regarding burning or burn permits, please contact the Fire Department at 248-531-6010
Thank you!
Steve McGee
Fire Chief
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