Accessory use of a wood fired furnace, stove, or boiler not located within a building intended for habitation by humans or animals shall be allowed as an interim use only within A-1 Agricultural and RR Rural Residential zoning districts, subject to the following provisions.
(A) Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area for use of an accessory hydronic furnace shall be 10 acres.
(B) Setbacks. Hydronic furnaces shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.
(C) Burning material. Material to be burned shall be limited to corn, pellet materials, or natural, dry wood that has not been painted, varnished, or coated in any way, has not been pressure treated with preservatives, and does not contain resins or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products.
(D) Exterior storage. Outdoor storage of burning material shall be in accordance with § 209.04(L) (General Provisions and Standards for all Zoning Districts) of this title.
(E) Other requirements. All requirements for installation and maintenance shall be met including, but not limited to, local, state, and federal regulations and manufacturer’s specifications and shall be EPA phase II qualified.
(F) Permit termination. The interim use permit shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events, whichever occurs first:
(1) The property on which the hydronic furnace is located is zoned to other than the A-1 Agricultural or RR Rural Residential zoning districts; or
(2) The property on which the hydronic furnace is located is subdivided and the resulting lot area is less than 10 acres; or
(3) Any of the events outlined by § 197.06 (Termination) of this title.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)