The Newberry CSD is the local Government for Newberry Springs, CA, established December 15, 1958. The Newberry CSD operates the Newberry Springs Fire Department, Community Center & Park, Street Lighting and issues Burn Permits. General office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm & Friday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Contact us at 760-257-3613 or via e-mail NewberryCSD@gmail.com
In Newberry Springs, if you are planning on burning Tumbleweeds, Piled Wood Waste/Brush, or a recreational burn, you will need a Burn Permit.
A Burn Permit can be obtained at the Newberry Community Services District Office during regular business hours.
Regular Business Office hours are Wednesday Thursday & Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
CLICK HERE FOR ANNUAL BURN PERMIT MAIL-IN APPLICATION
PERMIT APPLICANT AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
BEFORE BURNING CALL: 909-881-6986 or 909-883-1113 (Rule 444(c)(3)) Burn Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. All material must be piled/stacked in such a manner as to promote drying and insure combustion with a minimum of smoke. For minimum drying times see Rule 444(c)(1) and (c)(3)) Before ignition remove all trash, tires, oil filter, construction/demolition debris, plastics, rubber, motor vehicle bodies, tar, shop and household debris, etc. Permittee must not burn during very hot, dry periods when winds are strong enough that burning would be unsafe. The fire shall be attended at all times by a responsible person. Fire control tools, (shovel and water are required) must be on site and available until the fire is dead out. All fires shall be confined within cleared firebreaks or barriers to prevent it from escaping control. If Permittee allows a fire to escape, Permittee may be found civilly or criminally negligent or in violation of the law, and held liable for All Fire Suppression Costs incurred by the Fire Department (Health & Safety Code 13009). Permittee shall conform to all conditions of the permit and all applicable local and state rules and regulations. Permittee shall curtail burning when informed by the issuing agency, or Air District, that such burning is causing, or contributing to the creation of, a public nuisance (Health & Safety Code 41700). A valid Burn Permit must be in possession of the responsible person at the burn site during the burn. If all conditions on the permit are not met, the permit shall automatically terminate. THE PERMIT IS VALID ONLY ON THOSE DAYS DURING WHICH AGRICULTURAL BURNING IS NOT PROBIBITED BY THE STATE AIR RESOURCES BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 41855 OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY CODE AND ONLY FOR THE MATERIALS LISTED ON THE PERMIT, AND ONLY AT THE SITE LISTED ON THE PERMIT.
Permit Fee(s) effective November 1, 2008:ONE DAY, ONE WEEK and ONE MONTH PERMITS: $1.00 each plus $1.00 Administrative Cost for a total of $2.00 MULTIPLE MONTH PERMITS: $1.00 per Month plus $1.00 Administrative Cost per month for a total of $2.00 per month ANNUAL PERMITS: $10.00 plus an Administrative Cost of $10.00 for a total of $20.00 BURN PERMITS MUST BE ISSUED TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OR PERSON/ENTITY LEGALLY IN CONTROL OF THE PROPERTY. THE NEWBERRY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OR LEGAL CONTROL OF PARCELS.
PLEASE BE FIRE SAFE!
The Board of Directors consists of five publicly elected members. The Current Board of Directors are:
Robert Seeley
President, Director, Park Liaison
Robert Royalty
VicePresident, Director, Fire Department Liaison
Diana Williams
Director, Financial Officer
Calvin Owens
Director
Wayne L. Snively
Director
The public is encouraged to contact the Board of Directors concerning any issue under the direct control of the Newberry Community Services District. The Board of Directors can be reached via e-mail at NewberryCSD@gmail.com or by writing to Newberry Community Services District, PO Box 206, Newberry Springs, CA 92365.
The Community Center building, built in 1957 by the citizens of Newberry Springs with private funds and donated materials & labor, was also the location of the original fire station. The building is currently used for many community meetings and events throughout the year. It also houses the administrative office of the Newberry Community Service District. The park is open to the public during posted hours and is lighted during nighttime hours of operation and has playground & picnic areas, ball field and public restrooms.
The main room of the Community Center Building is available for rent by organizations, businesses, and private individuals. Contact the secretary at the Newberry Community Services District Office for details.
The Newberry Springs Fire Department is an entirely volunteer organization currently under the direction of Fire Chief Robert Rogers and Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Stickley. The Fire Department operates out of Station #392 located on Newberry Road adjacent to the Newberry Elementary School and Station #391 located at the Community Center. The public can tour the stations and see the equipment by making an appointment by calling the Newberry Community Services District office in advance. Anyone interested in joining the Fire Department can contact the Newberry Community Services District administrative office.
GET INVOLVED – BE INFORMED!
Please attend the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6:00 pm, at the Community Center Building.