An external wood burning appliance may be permitted within the City with a minimum lot size of one acre and zoned R-1(d). External outdoor wood burning appliances including, but not limited to, furnaces and boilers shall not be permitted in any other zoning district and must meet all of the following requirements:
(a) The unit shall be placed in the rear of the yard.
(b) The unit shall be placed at least 100 feet from any side or rear property line.
(c) The unit shall be placed at least 200 feet from any and all structures not served by the appliance and at least 10 feet from any and all structures served by the appliance.
(d) The flue or chimney shall extend a minimum of 5 feet above the peak of any structure located within a 200 foot radius of the appliance.
(e) The unit shall have all spark guards and spark arrestors maintained in working order.
(f) The unit shall only be operated between the dates of November 1 through April 15.
(g) Only seasoned untreated hardwood, corncobs, wood chips, or other fuels permitted and burned in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications shall be burned in the unit.
(h) Prohibited fuels and materials which shall not be burned include garbage, treated or painted wood, coal, tires, plastics, rubber products, yard waste, lawn clippings, papers, construction and demolition debris, plywood, particle board, manure, animal carcasses, asphalt or petroleum products, paints, chemicals or any substance that normally emits dense smoke or noxious odors. The unit shall not be utilized as a waste incinerator.
(i) All units shall be installed and operated according to the manufacturer's specifications.
(Ord. 9-2011. Passed 1-10-11; Ord. 49-2011. Passed 4-4-11.)