County changes rules for debris burning

By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020

Staff Report

Santa Barbara County has new rules for burning debris piles, including a coming ban on all debris burning in Santa Ynez Valley townships.

Burning permits issued by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department fall into three categories: agricultural, hazard reduction, and residential backyard. Permitted pile burns are different from prescribed burns, which involve standing vegetation.

The changes, which apply to all areas served by the county Fire Department, include: