This chapter shall be known as the "Village of Greenwood Lake
Outdoor Furnace Local Law."
Although outdoor furnaces may provide an economical alternative
to conventional heating systems, concerns have been raised regarding
the safety and environmental impacts of these heating devices, particularly
the production of offensive odors and potential health effects of
uncontrolled emissions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIREWOOD
Trunks and branches of trees and bushes, but does not include
leaves, needles, vines or brush smaller than three inches in diameter.
OUTDOOR FURNACE
Any equipment, device or apparatus, or any part thereof,
which is installed, affixed or situated outdoors for the primary purpose
of combustion of fuel to produce heat or energy used as a component
of a heating system providing heat for any interior space.
UNTREATED LUMBER
Dry wood which has been milled and dried but which has no
been treated or combined with any petroleum product, chemical, preservative,
glue, adhesive, stain, paint or other substance.
No person shall, operate, cause, allow or maintain the use of
an outdoor furnace within the Village of Greenwood Lake.