Packet: City Council Work Session (09/02/2025)

Agenda Item: WS - D In compliance with Iowa law, the use of consumer fireworks shall be permitted on the following dates and times: • July 3: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • July 4: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. • December 31: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1. Consumer fireworks may only be used on private property with the express permission of the property owner or, where HOA common property is applicable, the Homeowners Association. Section 5: Display Fireworks Permit Requirement No person shall use, ignite, or possess display fireworks within the city limits without first obtaining a Display Fireworks Permit approved by the City Fire Marshal. Permit applications must include: • Copy of valid ATF fireworks license. • Proof of liability insurance. Liability insurance must meet a $2,000,000 minimum. Fire Chief or the City Council reserves the discretion to require a greater amount where applicable. • Safety and emergency response plan. • Detailed site map showing firing area, spectator area, and minimum 300-foot setback from buildings, trees, vehicles, and wildlife protection zones. • Debris cleanup plan. The City reserves the right to deny or revoke permits if the display poses a fire risk, endangers wildlife, or creates a public safety hazard. Section 6: Enforcement and Penalties • The fire chief or police department may seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, used, stored, or held in violation of this ordinance. • Violation of ordinance: Minimum fine of $250 per occurrence. • Violations may result in additional citations under nuisance, fire, or environmental codes. Section 7: Severability If any section or provision of this ordinance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other sections which can be given effect without the invalid provision.