(A) Fuel. The only fuel permitted to be burned is untreated fuel. Wood may not be treated, processed, stained, finished or painted - specifically prohibited woods include plywood, particle board and similar products. Other fuels, such as corn, shall not contain any additives, treatments or chemicals. No petroleum products or processed materials of any kind may be burned.
(B) EPA approved. Any outdoor wood burning furnace shall be an EPA certified stove.
(C) Permitted zones. Outdoor wood burning furnaces shall only be permitted in R-1 and R-2 zones.
(D) Property line setbacks. An outdoor wood burning furnace must be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines.
(E) Structure setback. An outdoor wood burning furnace must be setback a minimum of ten feet from any principal or accessory structure.
(F) Chimney stack height. An outdoor wood burning furnace shall have a chimney height that extends at least 15 feet above ground level unless the furnace is within 100 feet of a dwelling unit not on the same property of the wood burning furnace. If the furnace is within 100 feet of a dwelling unit of adjacent properties the chimney terminus is to extend above ground level to equal the height of the roofs of all such residences.
(G) Dates of use. An outdoor wood burning furnace may not be used from April 15 to October 15 of each year.
(Ord. 248, passed 12-6-2005)