Now that a year-round ban on shooting fireworks has been lifted, Warrenton is considering allowing them to be sold as well.Aldermen indicated they were in favor of removing the ban while reviewing a proposed ordinance that would establish regulations for temporary fireworks stands.The board is expected to take action on the ordinance, likely at its next meeting May 3.Fireworks can currently be sold in Truesdale, Wright City and unincorporated Warren County.“Why would it not make sense for the city of Warrenton to allow fireworks to be sold,” Ward 2 Alderman Gary Auch said. “It doesn’t make any sense that you can walk to Truesdale or any place that has fireworks.”The board set in motion to allow fireworks stands to open this year. They instructed city attorney Chris Graville to revise the proposed ordinance by pushing back the application permit deadline to June 1.The drafted ordinance listed a deadline of April 1 that may be considered for future years.The annual permit fee for an applicant opening a temporary fireworks stand will be $500. The stand also will be restricted to properties zoned for commercial or industrial use and must be at least 100 feet from any temporary or permanent building and at least 200 feet from any residence or housing unit.In addition, the permit will not be valid for more than 60 days and can only be used between May 6-July 10, with sales between June 20-July 10.The city also will require a cash deposit, irrevocable letter of credit or a surety bond in the amount of $10,000 to ensure compliance with the ordinance.Aldermen noted that this year could be a trial run for the ordinance and changes could be made for the following year.“Hopefully it goes over well and it’s a success,” Ward 3 Alderman John Miller said.In March, aldermen agreed to allow fireworks to be used between 5-10 p.m. only on July 4.Fireworks