JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The City of Jamestown is asking residents to cleanup after themselves after detonating fireworks this 4th of July.

“[We ask that] area residents during the fourth of July celebrations to remove and properly dispose of debris and all residue from detonation sites,” the city states.

This includes streets, parking lots, city parks and sidewalks.

The City of Jamestown Municipal Code states:

Time and place of sale; residency requirement; special permit. (1) No person shall offer fireworks for sale to individuals at retail within the city except during the periods of the first day of July through the fifth day of July and the twenty-sixth day of December through the first day of January. Fireworks may be used or detonated on the first day of July through the fifth day of July and on the twenty-sixth day of December through the first day of January. The use of or detonation of any fireworks from 11:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. (noon) is prohibited within the City of Jamestown. Exceptions: Fireworks may be detonated on July 4th from 12:00 P.M. (noon) to 1:00 A.M. July 5 and on December 31 from 12:00 P.M. (Noon) to 1:00 A.M. January 1. (2) Sale of fireworks shall be allowed only in areas zoned commercial or industrial. (3) No person shall offer any fireworks for sale unless such person is a resident of the city or living within the one-mile area under the city zoning control. (4) The Jamestown City Council may, by resolution, allow the sale or use of fireworks at any other time or date during the calendar year.

If you have any questions, contact the city at 701-252-5900.