Some Village residents have installed outdoor furnaces for various
reasons as an alternative to conventional heating systems for their
homes. Concerns have been raised regarding the safety and environmental
impacts of these heating devices in residential areas such as the
Village of Cuba. It is generally recognized that outdoor furnaces
create noxious smoke, soot, fumes, and odors that may be detrimental
to citizens' health and can deprive neighboring residents of
the enjoyment of their property or premises. Therefore, with the adoption
of this chapter, it is the intention of the Village of Cuba Board
of Trustees to establish and impose restrictions upon the construction
and operation of outdoor furnaces within the limits of the Village
for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health, comfort,
safety, and welfare of the Village inhabitants.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
OUTDOOR FURNACE
An accessory structure designed and intended, through the
burning of solid fuel, for the purpose of heating the principal structure
or any other site, building, or structure on the premises.
The construction and operation of outdoor furnaces are hereby
prohibited within the Village of Cuba.
Any outdoor furnace installed and in operation prior to the
effective date of this chapter shall:
A. Not be extended or enlarged.
B. Use dry, natural, untreated wood for fuel.
C. Be equipped with a properly functioning spark arrestor and have a
chimney height of at least twenty feet measured from the ground.
D. Be operated only from October 1 until March 31.
E. Not be replaced by another outdoor furnace.
F. Comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
that may apply.
G. Be considered personal to the current inhabitants of the dwelling.
Any transfer of title shall extinguish any rights to continue use.
H. Require a permit from the Village of Cuba to be issued by the Code
Enforcement Officer and meet all requirements for operation as outlined
herein within one year of the effective date of this chapter.