Recreational fires and permits
Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about recreational fires and permits, as well as an application for a burning permit. Call the Minnetonka Fire Department at 952.939.8598 if you have further questions.
Do I need a burning permit for a recreational fire?- Yes. All recreational fires within the city of Minnetonka require a burning permit from the city. Once issued, the permit does not have to be renewed annually, but may be rescinded or cancelled by the Minnetonka Fire Department at any time. The burning permit application is at the bottom of this page.
- What are the requirements for a burning permit?
- The person signing the application is responsible for conducting, controlling and extinguishing the recreational fire. The burning permit is valid only for the property is issued for. Complete requirements are listed below with the recreational fire permit application.
- Reminder
- The city of Minnetonka asks its residents to be considerate of their neighbors when having a recreational fire, such as smoke traveling onto adjoining property where breathing problems with the residents may exist.
- The weather should be considered before burning as high winds or dry conditions may not be the best time to have a fire.
Recreational Fire Permit Application
By submitting this application, the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions below. Please read all conditions carefully and print a copy for your records—you must display a copy of this completed permit upon demand.
This permit is granted pursuant to Minnetonka City Code Section 900.
- The applicant is responsible for conducting, controlling and extinguishing the fire.
- The fire must be attended at all times and completely extinguished when through.
- The applicant must have a means of extinguishing the fire readily available while burning.
- The size of the fire shall not exceed 3 feet by 3 feet.
- Fire pits must be a minimum of 10 feet off the property line
- Wood for burning must be a minimum of 3 inches in diameter or bigger
- No trash, brush, leaves or treated lumber may be burned. Public Works provides a brush drop-off. For dates, times and additional information, please see the Brush Drop-Off page.
- The applicant agrees to extinguish their fire if the smoke is unreasonably offensive or injurious to others as determined by the city.
- This permit is valid only on the property listed. The fire may not extend beyond the boundaries of that property.
- A recreational fire permit does not relieve the applicant from liability due to damage resulting from the fire or smoke.
- This permit is not required to be renewed annually, but may be rescinded or cancelled by the Minnetonka Fire Department at any time.
Don’t forget to print a copy of this form for your records once you have completed it. You must display a copy of this completed permit upon demand.
