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 in relation to the production of offensive odors and
the potential health effects of pollutants and uncontrolled emissions.
This chapter is intended to establish and impose restrictions upon
the construction and operation of outdoor wood-burning furnaces within
the limits of the Village of Shortsville for the purpose of securing
and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare
and prosperity of the Village and its inhabitants.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACE
A wood-fired or solid-fuel-fired boiler in a small insulated
shed with a smoke stack used to heat water carried into a building
through underground or above-ground pipes for the purpose of heating
a home, building, domestic hot water use, swimming pool, Jacuzzi or
hot tub.
The construction and operation of outdoor wood-burning
furnaces are hereby prohibited within the Village of Shortsville.
An offense against the provisions of this chapter
shall be deemed a violation, and the person convicted of such violation
shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100. Each week's continued
violation shall be, for this purpose, a separate and distinct violation
subject to said fine.