Outdoor wood-fired boilers installed or operating prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be exempted from this prohibition so long as the following criteria are met:
(A) Documentation is available to verify the date of installation;
(B) The outdoor wood-fired boiler is intended to serve a single family dwelling; and
(C) Complies with all applicable laws; and
(D) Does not create a public nuisance, which is defined as follows: “A condition or activity which endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the public or of any individual; causes injury to property; or interferes with an individual’s possession or ordinary use or enjoyment of his or her property”; and
(E) Is installed in compliance with municipal building codes pertaining to the installation of any primary home heating source; and
(F) Is installed and operated in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications; and
(G) Uses only dry seasoned wood. No other materials may be burned.
(Ord. 2007-9, passed 5-15-2007)