Fireworks at Ann Arbor Council
In an effort to quiet upcoming July 4 celebrations somewhat, the Ann Arbor city council has taken initial action to revise its local ordinance on the use of fireworks. The council took action at its June 3, 2013 meeting.
If the council gives the ordinance change final approval on June 17 after a public hearing, it would not be possible to explode fireworks for the continuous 72-hour period from July 3-5. Instead, people would have to confine their use of fireworks to the period between 8 a.m. and midnight on those days.
The local ordinance change depends on state legislation that’s yet to be enacted. But a bill already approved by the Michigan House, and expected to be ratified by the … [Full Story]