(a) Definitions. "Outdoor heating unit (boiler)" means a wood or coal burning hot water furnace that is a freestanding unit situated outside the envelope of the structure to be heated.
(b) Permit to Install. No person(s) shall install, or cause to be installed any outdoor heating unit without first obtaining a required permit(s).
The applicant shall provide a site plan depicting the location of the proposed installation on the property, including distances from existing, adjacent structures. The site plan must also show distances from the closest structures of adjacent structures to the proposed installation lot. The height of the proposed chimneystack will be noted on the drawing, as well as on the proposed screening plan.
Outdoor heating units shall only be located in the rear yard.
(1) Units located seventy-five feet or closer from any other structure must have a stack height of at least two feet higher than the eave height of the nearest residential structure.
(2) If located more than seventy-five feet, but less than 100 feet from the nearest structure, the stack height shall be not less than seventy-five percent of the eave height of the nearest residential structure, plus two feet.
(3) If located more than 100 feet, but less than 150 feet from the nearest structure, the stack height shall be not less than fifty percent (50%) of the eave height of the nearest residential structure, plus two feet.
(4) If located more than 150 feet, but less than 200 feet from the nearest structure, the stack shall be not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the eave height of the nearest residential structure, plus two feet.
(5) No part of any outdoor heating unit structure, required screening or fuel supply should be permitted to be located closer than ten feet from any property line.
(6) Every outdoor heating unit must have a spark arrestor securely attached to the chimneystack to prevent the passage of sparks and ashes to the outside atmosphere.
(c) Fuel/Wood.
(1) No person shall burn fuel in any outdoor heating units other than the fuel recommended by the manufacturer.
(2) Exception: Regardless of any manufacturer recommendation, the burning of trash, plastics, gasoline, naphtha, household garbage, material treated with petroleum products, particle board, railroad ties, telephone poles, pressure treated wood, leaves, paper products and cardboard, or any other material that may cause offensive or noxious odors, smoke, airborne ash or debris is prohibited.
(3) Maintenance of unit/screening of unit and fuel.
A. The exterior of any outdoor heating unit shall be maintained and kept in good working condition in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations.
B. The outdoor heating unit and fuel storage shall be screened by approved fencing, landscaping, earth berm or other suitable enclosure. The average height of the enclosure shall be equal to the height of the outdoor heating unit or stored fuel, but shall not be required to exceed six feet in height.