It is generally recognized that the types of fuel used, and
the sale and duration of burning by outdoor wood-burning furnaces,
creates 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 Borough
of Woodcliff Lake to establish and impose restrictions upon the construction
and operation of outdoor wood-burning furnaces within the limits of
the Borough of Woodcliff Lake for the purpose of securing and promoting
the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and prosperity
of the Borough and its inhabitants.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIREWOOD
Trunks and branches of trees and bushes, but does not include
leaves, needles, and vines or brush smaller than three inches in diameter.
OUTDOOR FURNACE
Any equipment, device or apparatus, or any part thereof,
which is installed, affixed or situated outdoors for the primary purpose
of combustion of fuel to produce heat or energy used as a component
of a heating system providing heat for any interior space.
OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACE
An accessory structure designed and intended, through the
burning of wood or any solid fuel, for the purpose of heating the
principal structure or any other site, building or structure on the
premises. This does not include fireplaces, fire pits, barbecues or
similar structures not designed to heat a structure.
UNTREATED LUMBER
Dry wood which has been milled and dried but which has not
been treated or combined with any petroleum product, chemical, preservative,
glue, adhesive, stain, paint or other substance.
The construction and operation of outdoor wood-burning furnaces
are hereby prohibited within the Borough of Woodcliff Lake.