Draper City Ordinance No. 1052
1) Due to extreme hazardous fire conditions in certain portions of Draper City, the discharge of fireworks is prohibited east of 1300 East Street, south of 13800 South Street, west of Interstate 15, and in the area from 12300 South running north along 1000 East Street to the north City boundary, then following the City boundary west to 700 East Street, then south to the UTA TRAX line, then following the TRAX line to 12300 South Street (Mehraban Wetlands Area). Please refer to the maps above.
2) Sky lanterns are prohibited in all areas of Draper City. It is unlawful and shall constitute a class B misdemeanor for any person to discharge or launch a “sky lantern” or similar type of unmanned fire. “Sky lantern” means a small unmanned hot air balloon with an opening at the bottom where a fire is suspended. The State Fire Marshal has declared that hazardous environmental conditions exist in all areas of Draper City as pertaining to the discharge of “sky lantern” fireworks because the firework is allowed to float away as the air inside the lantern rises in temperature, and it has the ability to travel up to one mile in a lit condition which threatens the mountainous, brush-covered, and forest-covered areas of wildland urban interface areas.
3) It is against the law to discharge any fireworks within 20 feet of any residence, dwelling or structure.
4) It is unlawful and shall constitute a class “B” misdemeanor for any person to discharge display fireworks, special effects, or flame effects performances, without first receiving a Draper City permit.
5) It is against the law to discharge any fireworks at a Draper City park or facility.