Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-13
Permit required for outdoor cooking; enforcement; violations
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A. No person shall light a fire, use an electric, gas, charcoal or other heat source for outdoor cooking or in any other manner cook outdoors in the Village of Ocean Beach except as provided herein and only with respect to noncommercial property. B. Subject to the rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Trustees from time to time and upon the issuance of a permit by the Fire Marshal, the use of an electric or propane gas grill or barbecue as a heat source for outdoor cooking shall be permitted in the Village of Ocean Beach. C. The Fire Marshal shall have the authority to issue a summons, to refuse to permit, to revoke the permit issued to any person or to confiscate the grill, barbecue or heat source that does not or fails to maintain the conditions required in this section or the rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with this section. A violation of this section or any rule and regulation promulgated in accordance with this section shall constitute a violation punishable by a fine of not to exceed $250 or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days.
Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 § 87-13 restricts outdoor cooking throughout the Village of Ocean Beach, allowing it only on noncommercial property and only when a permit has been issued by the Fire Marshal. The only heat sources permitted under this rule are electric or propane gas grills or barbecues; charcoal and other heat sources are not authorized. Violations can result in a fine of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both, and the Fire Marshal may also revoke a permit or confiscate the cooking equipment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 87 § 87-13, property owners and managers of noncommercial residential properties in Ocean Beach who wish to allow outdoor cooking on their premises generally obtain the required Fire Marshal permit before any grill or barbecue is used. Compliant operators typically ensure that only electric or propane gas grills are used, that all conditions attached to the permit are maintained, and that tenants or guests are informed of the applicable rules. Failure to maintain permit conditions can lead to permit revocation, equipment confiscation, or fines of up to $250 per violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 87-13 of the Ocean Beach Code of Ordinances means that tenants who want to cook outdoors at a noncommercial property must do so only with a valid Fire Marshal permit and only using an electric or propane gas grill or barbecue. If a tenant believes a permit was improperly denied or revoked, general enforcement paths include reviewing the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local ordinances. Tenants facing a summons or fine under § 87-13 may wish to consult with a licensed attorney to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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