Pocatello Local Ordinances

The Portneuf Valley (cities of Pocatello and Chubbuck) was formerly a PM10 nonattainment area and is presently a maintenance area.  Because of this designation, local ordinances are in effect to restrict residential woodburning.  The City of Pocatello Ordinance 2726 and the City of Chubbuck Ordinance 582 give DEQ the authority to declare an "air quality alert" and notify the cities.  In doing so, DEQ must also notify local print, radio, and television news media that an air quality alert is being declared.  Thereafter, burn restrictions for RWC devices and outdoor open burning are in effect.

 
Franklin County is designated as nonattainment for PM2.5, a number of local ordinances are in effect to restrict residential woodburning when air quality is at a specific level (i.e., AQI = 75)
Location If AQI is These Burn Restrictions Apply Ordinance Link
Clifton ≥ 75

No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves.
Okay: Certified woodstoves and devices granted exemption by city.

120
Dayton ≥ 75

No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves.
Okay: Certified woodstoves and devices granted exemption by city.

287
Franklin ≥ 75

No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves.
Okay: Certified woodstoves and devices granted exemption by city.

2012-9-12
Franklin County ≥ 75

No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves.
Okay: Certified woodstoves and devices granted exemption by county.

2012-6-25
Oxford ≥ 75

No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves.
Okay: Certified woodstoves and devices granted exemption by city.

MOU & 2012-6-25
Preston ≥ 75

No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves.
Okay: Certified woodstoves and devices granted exemption by city.

2012-1
Weston ≥ 75

No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves.
Okay: Certified woodstoves and devices granted exemption by city.

2012-01