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. 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 chapter, it is the intention
of the Village of Johnson City Village Board of Trustees to establish and
impose restrictions upon the construction and operation of outdoor woodburning
furnaces within the limits of the Village for the purpose of securing and
promoting the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, and welfare of
the Village and its inhabitants.
As used in this chapter, 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 or any other site,
building, or structure on the premises.
The construction and operation of outdoor wood burning furnaces are
hereby prohibited within the Village of Johnson City.
The Village of Johnson City Code Enforcement Officer, or any other person
who may hereafter be designated by resolution of the Village Board, is hereby
authorized in the name and on behalf of the Village of Johnson City to undertake
and prosecute any proceedings necessary or appropriate to enforce compliance
with this chapter.