CITY OF GRAYLING RESIDENTS – OUTDOOR BURNING RULES

The City of Grayling regulates outdoor burning to ensure public safety. Certain types of fires are allowed, but many are restricted or prohibited under Ordinance 16-2009. 

What’s Allowed:

• Recreational fires (campfires) in a fire ring, pit, or outdoor fireplace using clean, untreated wood.
• BBQ grilling with charcoal, propane, or natural gas.
• Limited burning of brush or clean wood debris on large residential lots (over 150 feet wide and 18,000 sq. ft.). 

What’s Not Allowed:

• Burning of garbage, leaves, lawn clippings, or construction materials.
• Smudge fires or anything that produces thick, noxious smoke.
• Fires within 30 feet of buildings or streets (except approved recreational fires).
• Use of burn barrels. 

Important: Violations can result in a $1,000 fire department response fee, plus additional fines.

Before you burn: Always check for burn bans or permit requirements, especially during dry conditions. 

Read the full ordinance here: City of Grayling Outdoor Burning Ordinance (PDF)

For more information, visit cityofgrayling.org or call (989) 348-2131.