City of Sterling issued the following announcement on Aug. 30.
Open burning is not allowed.
However,
1) A recreational fire is allowed in an enclosed vessel, fire pit or fireplace (such
as a Chiminea) designed for such use. The vessel must use a spark screen.
2) No garbage or yard waste is to be burned.
3) The fire must be supervised at all times.
4) No fires when the wind speed exceeds a constant 10mph.
5) The fire must be extinguished if a complaint is filed by the neighbors
Use common sense and have a garden hose available to extinguish the fire if
necessary.
Original source can be found here.