Region: Royal Oak

Residential Smoke Pollution

Petition is addressed to
Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan

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Petition is addressed to: Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan

Amend burning and smoke pollution laws in the city of Royal Oak to limit non-essential burning in residential areas. Introduce policies to enforce clean burning and consider ‘excessive burning’ laws focusing on the amount and duration of burning.

Reason

A resident in Royal Oak has been burning things in a wood burning stove in their garage for years. Once in a while seems reasonable but it has been as many as 5 - 7 days per week in both short bursts and hours at a time. Most of the time it does not smell like clean firewood, but more like chemicals and dangerous smoke. I am told by police that he has a pile of wood nearby, thus there is nothing they can do about it with the current laws in place. I do not live on the same street that the burning is taking place and the smell is so strong that it stinks up my house with all windows and doors closed. I have a family and multiple houses nearby have younger children. I fear for the safety of our families and children.

Thank you for your support, Terry Taub, , Royal Oak
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Petition details

Petition started: 03/23/2025
Collection ends: 09/23/2025
Region: Royal Oak
Topic: Health

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