

Layton City Fireworks Restrictions Remain in Effect for the July 24
Pioneer Day Holiday
Layton City has continued to monitor the extreme heat, prolonged dry weather, and
the overall fire conditions within our community. These conditions continue to create
an extremely high risk for vegetation fires, wildland-urban interface fires, and rapid
fire spread in areas with dry grass, brush, and open space.
Accordingly, no changes will be made to the Layton City Fireworks Restrictions Map
that was adopted for the Independence Day holiday. The current restrictions will
remain in effect for the July 24 Pioneer Day holiday. The recent fires that have
occurred within our community over the past several weeks further demonstrate the
continued risk and reinforce the need to keep the current Fireworks Restrictions Map
in place for the Pioneer Day holiday.
Fireworks may be discharged only within the approved areas shown on the Layton City
Fireworks Restrictions Map. All other areas of the city remain restricted.
These restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of preventable fires while still
allowing residents to safely celebrate the holiday in areas where conditions are less
susceptible to catastrophic fire spread.
Residents and visitors are reminded that Layton City Municipal Code 9.64.110
prohibits the discharge of fireworks:
Within one hundred fifty feet (150’) of any place where fireworks are sold or
offered for sale;
Within three hundred feet (300’) of any church, hospital, rest home, retirement
center, school building, or similar institution;
In a manner that causes fireworks to project onto another person’s property
without the owner’s consent; or
In any public park.





Please remember that many large open areas, including commercial parking lots, are
privately owned. Fireworks may not be discharged on private property without the
permission of the property owner or person in control of the property.
Even within approved areas, residents should use extreme caution. Use only legal
consumer fireworks during the authorized discharge dates and times, keep a water
source readily available, supervise children at all times, and never use fireworks near
dry vegetation or other combustible materials.
Individuals who use fireworks irresponsibly may be held civilly, criminally, and
financially responsible for any fire or damage that results from their actions.
Please celebrate responsibly so we can protect our community, our homes, and the
firefighters, police officers, and dispatchers who will be working throughout the
holiday to keep everyone safe. Before lighting any fireworks, please review the current
Layton City Fireworks Restrictions Map to ensure you are in an approved discharge
area.
Joy Petro
Layton City Mayor
Scott Maughan
Fire Chief



