Village of Great Neck Plaza, NY Chapter 182 Stoves, Wood- and Coal-Burning

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck Plaza 7-11-1984 as L.L. No. 14-1984. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Building construction — See Ch. 89.

Fire prevention and protection — See Ch. 114.

§ 182-1 Findings.

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck Plaza hereby finds that in order to protect the public health and promote the general health and welfare of the residents of the Village of Great Neck Plaza it is necessary to prevent the future installation of existing wood- and coal-burning stoves used for space-heating purposes within the Village of Great Neck Plaza.

§ 182-2 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

WOOD- OR COAL-BURNING STOVE USED FOR SPACE HEATING

Any space-heating device which uses wood or coal fuel for combustion and heating production.

§ 182-3 Restrictions.

No person, firm or corporation shall install or cause to be installed any wood- or coal-burning stove used for space heating in any building within the Village of Great Neck Plaza.

§ 182-4 Exception.

[Amended 3-6-1985 by L.L. No. 3-1985]

A. This chapter is not intended to restrict, nor shall it prohibit, the use and installation of open-flame wood-burning fireplaces.

B. The exception contained in Subsection A of this section shall not apply to open-flame wood-burning fireplaces located in any structure on the west side of Pearce Place within the Incorporated Village of Great Neck Plaza.

§ 182-5 Penalties for offenses. [1]

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of up to $250 or be imprisoned for not more than 15 days, or both, for each such violation.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I.