[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
The installation and use of all outdoor furnaces, as defined herein, with the exception of the outdoor furnaces installed and used prior to May 10, 2006, is prohibited within the Borough of Hughesville.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
As used in this Part 1, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
OUTDOOR FURNACE
Any equipment, device, apparatus, or appliance which is installed, affixed or located outdoors (outside of an inhabited building), or which is designed to be installed, affixed or located outdoors, constructed to burn wood, coal, or other fuel for the purpose of producing heat or energy used as a component of a heating system providing heat for an interior space or water.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
1. 
This Part 1 shall not be applied to outside wood furnaces installed prior to May 10, 2006, and shall not require the removal of any outside furnaces in existence and in use within the Borough of Hughesville prior to May 10, 2006. However, all outdoor furnaces in existence and in use prior to May 10, 2006, shall have or must erect a flue or chimney which has a minimum height of 17 feet above the natural ground level upon which the appliance is located. If any outdoor furnace is removed because of deterioration, decay, depreciation, fire or hazard loss, it shall not be replaced. Only natural, untreated wood, coal, heating oil, natural gas, kerosene or wood specifically permitted by the manufacturer in writing may be burned in outside furnaces. The burning in outside furnaces of processed wood products and nonwood products, garbage, recyclable material, painted or treated wood, and any item not specifically and in writing permitted by the manufacturer is prohibited.
2. 
All outside furnaces shall be considered accessory structures for zoning purposes.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
Outdoor furnaces which are designed to be installed outdoors shall not be installed indoors unless specifically authorized by the manufacturer in written specifications and approved by the appropriate manufacturer's association, copies of which shall be provided to the Borough. Such furnaces shall only be installed indoors for use in single-family residential structures and not in multifamily structures or apartment buildings. Such furnaces shall be connected to a chimney having a height of at least 17 feet.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
The burning of refuse, solid waste, garbage, recyclable material, painted or treated wood, any item not specifically and in writing permitted by the manufacturer and any material that causes foul, nauseous or irritating smoke and/or fumes is prohibited in all outdoor and indoor furnaces, stoves and appliances.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part 1 shall, upon the conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. Every day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.