A. The lawful use or operation of any solid fuel fired outdoor heating device, existing as of the effective date hereof, may be continued, subject to the requirements of this section.
B. The property owner of any solid fuel fired outdoor heating device existing as of the effective date hereof shall, within six (6) months of the effective date hereof, register said device with the building inspector and receive a permit evidencing its status as a nonconforming use under this section.
C. No nonconforming solid fuel fired outdoor heating device shall hereafter be extended, enlarged, or expanded.
D. Any solid fuel fired outdoor heating device existing as of the effective date hereof, which use has been discontinued for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, shall not be permitted to be reestablished as a nonconforming use, cannot be used or operated, and must be immediately removed by the property owner from the subject premises. If the property owner fails to remove the solid fuel fired outdoor heating device at the end of said twelve (12) months, the city shall give written notice by certified mail or personal service. Such notice shall provide that such person shall remove the solid fuel fired outdoor heating device within fifteen (15) days of the notice.
E. Solid fuel fired outdoor heating devices permitted to be used or operated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be required to use clean wood or wood specifically permitted by the manufacturer as fuel. "Clean wood" is defined as natural wood which has not been painted, varnished or coated with a similar material, has not been pressure treated with preservatives and does not contain resins or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products. The use of the following materials as fuel is strictly prohibited:
1. Rubbish or garbage including, but not limited to, food wastes, food wraps, packaging, animal carcasses, paint or painted materials, furniture, composite shingles, construction or demolition debris or other household or business wastes.
2. Kerosene, gasoline or petroleum products.
3. Asphalt and products containing asphalt.
4. Wood or wood products, other than clean wood.
5. Any plastic material including, but not limited to, nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films and plastic containers.
6. Rubber, including tires and synthetic rubber like products.
7. Newspaper, corrugated cardboard, container board and office paper. (Ord. 2005-22, 12-19-2005)