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14.08 (3) FIRE PITS

(3) RECREATIONAL BURNING (Wood Burning Appliance) A recreational fire is defined as a fire to be used for cooking, or esthetics benefit similar to that of a campfire. The fire shall be confined to a commercially designed outdoor wood burning appliance.

1. Requirements on size and location of recreational fires, and general requirements.
2. Fires shall be in an approved outdoor appliance less than or equal to 3 feet in diameter and less than or equal to 3 feet in height.
3. The fire area shall be protected by a screen or wire mesh as to hold down any flying embers.
4. Fires shall contain only wood or charcoal; any other building materials are prohibited
5. The wind velocity may not exceed 10 mph.
6. Fires shall NOT be started or accelerated using flammable liquids, such as gasoline.
7. The fire must be a minimum of 10 feet from all structures, roadways and lot lines.
8. The outdoor appliance shall not be used on any deck or wooden surface.
9. If smoke travels in such a manner that it obscures roadways, if the fire department receives complaints from the area, or it is deemed to be a hazard, the Fire Official reserves the right to require that the fire be extinguished.

The use of grills on the balconies of any apartment building or condo is prohibited. At ground level grills shall not be used within 10 feet of any structure and at least 36” away from any combustibles when operated. Liquid propane grills are not allowed above the ground floor and LP cylinders are never to be stored or transported through the building. They cannot be lifted to the balcony on the exterior of the building.

Village of Greendale Ordinance 12.04-Animals

• Any dog or cat over 5 months old must be licensed
• Must present proof of immunization and spay/neuter
• Fee is double for pets who are NOT spayed/neutered
• Attach license tag to animal collar
• Renew license at Village hall (423-2100) or with MADACC, madacc.org (649-8640)
• Permit from Jan 1 to Dec 31

Must be licensed by March 31st to avoid late fees

On October 21st 2017 SAGE, AARP WI representatives and our Village leaders celebrated our new Age-Friendly designation! They discussed what it means to be an Age-Friendly Community and how YOU can be involved in continuing to make Greendale a vibrant community, where people of all ages can live, work and play across a life span.

Learn more about SAGE

The Mission of the Greendale Health Department (GHD) is to assess and protect the wellbeing of the community, by supplying accurate health information, building collaborative partnerships, and providing services that enhance health, prevent illness, and increase the resilience of our residents, especially the most vulnerable in our village. Several Overlook Lakes residents volunteer with the GHD.