Outdoor Wood Furnaces shall be constructed, established, installed, operated and maintained pursuant to the following conditions:
(a) Fuel burned in any new or existing Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be only natural untreated wood, wood pellets, corn products, biomass pellets, or other listed fuels specifically permitted by the manufacturer's instructions such as fuel oil, natural gas, or propane backup.
(b) The following fuels are strictly prohibited in new or existing Outdoor Wood Furnaces:
(1) Wood that has been painted, varnished or coated with similar material and/or has been pressure-treated with preservatives and contains resins or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products.
(2) Rubbish or garbage, including but not limited to food wastes, food packaging, or food wraps.
(3) Any plastic materials, including but not limited to nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films and plastic containers.
(4) Rubber, including tires or other synthetic rubber-like products.
(5) Newspaper, cardboard, or any paper with ink or dye products.
(6) Any other items not specifically allowed by the manufacturer or this provision.
(c) Location and setbacks for Outdoor Wood Furnaces shall be as follows:
(1) The Outdoor Wood Furnace shall only be installed in the back yard of the lot for the residence or structure being served by the Outdoor Wood Furnace. The Outdoor Wood Furnace shall not be permitted in a front yard or side yard.
(2) The Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be located at least twenty five feet (25') from the property line and at least twenty five (25') from any combustible structure.
(3) The Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be located on the property in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and/or testing and listing requirements for clearance to combustible materials.
(4) The Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be located at least one hundred feet (100') from any residence that is not served by the Outdoor Wood Furnace.
(d) Chimney heights for new and existing Outdoor Wood Furnaces shall be as follows:
(1) The chimney of any new Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be no less than fifteen feet (15') in height measured from the ground.
(2) If neighboring residences not served by the Outdoor Wood Furnace are located within three hundred feet (300') of the Outdoor Wood Furnace the chimney shall extend at least two feet (2') above the peak of the residence or structure for which it serves.
(3) If neighboring residences not served by the Outdoor Wood Furnace are located within two hundred feet (200') of the Outdoor Wood Furnace the chimney shall extend at least two feet (2') above the peak of any residence not served by the furnace
(4) If there is an existing Outdoor Wood Furnace already installed and there is new construction of a residence not served by the Outdoor Wood Furnace within three hundred feet (300') of such Outdoor Wood Furnace, the owner of such Outdoor Wood Furnace shall conform to the stack height requirements of this regulation within thirty (30) days of the date such construction is complete and upon written notice from the Fire Chief or his/her designee. (Ord. 11-084. Passed 9-26-11.)