Burn Permits

Burn Permits can be obtained at the Fire Station at 150 S. Lincoln. They are free of charge, and can be obtained week days from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You must also contact Seaside Police dispatch at 503-738-6311 to inform us that you will be using the burn permit every time you burn.

Burn Permit Guidelines:

• Permits are required for all burning.

• Construction and demolition waste burning is prohibited per City Ordinance, Chapter 94.

• Burn Barrels must have a screen with maximum 1/4 inch openings and be at least 10 feet from combustibles.

• Open pile burning will be permitted only after an inspection of each individual pile.

• Barrels or burn piles shall be attended continuously while burning is in progress.

• A garden hose shall be available at all times while burning is in progress.

• Burning permits will not be issued during times of extreme dryness or during periods of high winds.

• No outdoor burning will be permitted after dark.

• Any complaint of a smoke problem may result in the Fire Chief or his designee ordering extinguishment of the fire.

• For burning outside of city limits, contact the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-325-5451.