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City of Brooklet - Important Ordinance Update on Outdoor Burning
As a reminder the Mayor and City Council approved ordinance number 2025–0 2–10 updating chapter 38 of the city code to enhance public safety and reduce fire hazards within the city limits.
Outdoor Burning Now Prohibited
Burning the following materials is no longer allowed in the city of Brooklet:
- lawn trimmings
- leaves
- pine straw
- trash or rubbish of any kind
What Is Still Allowed
The ordinance does permit the following activities when conducted safely:
- cooking fires (grills, smokers, etc.)
- Recreational fires in fire pits, chimneys, and similar enclose devices using natural wood only
- devices that use controlled flames such as candles, lanterns, welding torches, blow torches and portable heaters
Safety Requirements
All permitted fires must meet these conditions:
- an adult 18+ must be present at all times until the fire is fully extinguished
- a connected water hose or other adequate fire extinguishing equipment must be immediately available
- the city or it's designee may prohibit or extinguish any fire, if weather or circumstances make it unsafe or if it poses a nuisance to others
Penalties for Violations:
- First violation: Fine up to $50
- Subsequent violations: Fine up to $500 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
Keeping Brooklet Safe
This ordinance is intended to reduce fire risk and approve air quality for all residents. We appreciate your cooperation and helping keep Brooklet a safe and welcoming community.
Planning Commission Meeting
January 12, 2026
The Planning and Zoning regualar scheduled monthly meeting will be tomorrow, January 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Brooklet City Hall. All of the Public are invited to attend. The meeting agend and packet are in the link above.
All Planning Commission meetings are scheduled to take place on the second Tuesday at 7:00pm of every month.
ATTN: Application deadline for anyone interested in being a volunteer on the Planning Commission is January 13th at 5:00 p.m.
January 12, 2026
The City of Brooklet is currently accepting applicants for appointments to its volunteer Planning Commission. The deadline to get your application turned in is tomorrow Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
If you are interested in the volunteer position, please email the city Planning Administrator, Melissa Petitt, at melissa.petitt@brookletga.us, call Brooklet City Hall at (912) 842-2137 or stop by City Hall to pick up an application located at 104 Church Street Brooklet, GA 30415. Once all applications are received in by the deadline, they will be submitted to the Mayor and City Council to review and the Planning Administrator will reach out to all applicants via email to set up an interview with the Mayor, Select Council members and Planning Administrator.
All planning commission members shall be residents of the City of Brooklet.
ATTN: City of Brooklet Planning Commission Notice for applicants- Posted 12/15/25
December 16, 2025
The City of Brooklet is currently accepting applicants for appointments to its Planning Commission. The deadline to apply to be considered for an appointment is Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
If you are interested in the position, please email the city Planning Administrator, Melissa Petitt, at melissa.petitt@brookletga.us.
All planning commission members shall be residents of the City of Brooklet.