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Subd. 5. Procedure for Permit Issuance. (a) Application for a burning permit shall be submitted to the Fire Chief on a form prescribed by the City. (b) The Fire Chief, or designee, shall review the application to insure compliance with the provisions of this section and any applicable State laws and/or regulations. (c) The Fire Chief, or designee, may inspect the proposed burn site on such occasions and at such time as is deemed necessary to adequately review the application. Submission of the application shall constitute authorization for the Fire Chief, or designee, to enter the premises for this purpose. (d) Within five business days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal legal holidays, after the receipt of the application, the Fire Chief, or designee, shall either grant or deny the application. Subd. 6. Denial of Permit. (a) Application for a burning permit may be denied for any of the following reasons: i. The proposed lire or burn site does not meet the requirements of this section. 2. The Fire Chief, or designee, determines that there is a practical alternative method of disposal of the material. 3. The Fire Chief, or designee, determines that the fire would result in pollution or nuisance conditions. 4. The Fire Chief, or designee, determines that the burn cannot be safely conducted and no plan has been submitted to adequately address the safety concerns. 5. The location of the burning shall not be within 600 feet of an occupied residence other than those located on the property on which the burning is conducted. (b) The denial of any application shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the denial. (c) Any person aggrieved by the denial of a burning permit may appeal that decision to the City Council by submitting a written request or appeal to the Fire Chief within ten days after the date of the denial. The Fire Chief shall submit the appeal request to the City Manager for placement on the next available City Council agenda. Subd. 7. Responsibilities of Permit Holder. The holder of any permit shall be responsible for the following: (a) Have a valid permit in possession at the burn site at all times during the burn. (b) Prior to starting burn, confirming that no burning ban is in effect or the forecasted air quality index will be greater than 50.