Full Notification

As the Fourth of July approaches, the Cloverdale Police Department would like to provide citizens with important information about the use of safe and sane fireworks. As in the previous years, the City of Cloverdale is allowing the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks within the incorporated area of Cloverdale. Any person who wishes to purchase and use safe and sane fireworks is strongly encouraged to adhere to the following dates, times, and locations for discharge.
 
DATES AND HOURS FOR THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS:
JULY 1rst: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
JULY 2nd: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
JULY 3rd:  10:00 am to 9:00 pm
JULY 4th:  10:00 am to 9:00 pm           
 
DATES AND HOURS FOR DISCHARGE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS:
JULY 4th: 11:00 am to Midnight
 
DESIGNATED PLACES FOR DISCHARGE:
It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite, discharge, project, or otherwise fire or use any safe and sane fireworks or permit the ignition, discharge, or projection thereof, upon or over, or onto the property of another without the property owner’s consent, or to ignite, discharge, project or otherwise fire or make use of any safe and sane fireworks within ten (10) feet of any residence, dwelling or other structure used as a place of habitation by human beings.
 
The use of safe and sane fireworks shall be limited to private property except as otherwise provided herein. No person shall ignite or discharge any safe and sane fireworks on private open areas such as parks, parking lots, or vacant property without the property owner’s or their designated agent’s permission. No person shall ignite or discharge any safe and sane fireworks on public or semi-public open areas such as parks, parking lots, or vacant property, excluding public streets and sidewalks, except as authorized in writing by the City and, if applicable, the private property owner or their designated agent.
 
Any person who discharges safe and sane fireworks on public or private property shall be responsible for removing all spent fireworks debris and litter or rubbish associated with the discharge of fireworks and for disposition thereof in an appropriate trash receptacle. Spent fireworks debris shall be allowed to cool for at least 30 minutes or immersed in water before discarding in a trash receptacle.

ILLEGAL FIREWORKS:
The City of Cloverdale has zero-tolerance for the use of illegal fireworks. It is unlawful to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal. Possessing or using illegal fireworks in a community where they are not permitted is also unlawful. Illegal fireworks in California include firecrackers, roman candles, chasers, wire, and skyrockets. 
 
It is a Misdemeanor crime to violate the California State Fireworks Law. Person(s) found to be in possession or using illegal fireworks may face a sentence of up to one year in jail or a fine of $500-$1000 if convicted.
 
PARK RULES:
All Park Lands will be closed between 10:00 pm, and 7:00 am. Persons wishing to utilize the parks must obey all posted rules and regulations. 

ENFORCEMENT:
The Cloverdale Police Department is committed to continuing its efforts to ensure public safety. We will have increased patrol staff on duty to support education and safety during this event. For more information on National Safety Council firework safety, go to:
https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/fireworks