It is generally recognized that the types of
fuel used and the scale and duration of burning by outdoor woodburning
furnaces create noxious and hazardous smoke, soot, fumes, odors and
air pollution, can be detrimental to citizens' health, and can deprive
neighboring residents of the enjoyment of their property or premises.
Therefore, with the adoption of this article, it is the intention
of the City of Sunbury Council members to establish and impose restrictions
upon the construction and operation of outdoor woodburning furnaces
within the limits of the City for the purpose of securing and promoting
the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and prosperity
of the City and its inhabitants.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FURNACE
An accessory structure designed and intended, through the
burning of wood, for the purpose of heating the principal structure
of any other site, building, or structure on the premises.
The construction, installation and operation
of outdoor woodburning furnaces, also known as "solid-fuel heating
devices" or "external heating devices," are hereby prohibited within
the City of Sunbury.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who shall violate any provision of
this article shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction,
be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs of prosecution,
or 90 days' imprisonment, or both. Each week's continued violation
shall constitute a separate offense.