The use of outdoor wood 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, it is the intention of the Town to prohibit the construction
and operation of outdoor wood furnaces within the limits of the Town for the
purpose of securing and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience,
safety, welfare and prosperity of the people of the Town of Chili.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE
Any equipment, device, appliance 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 or water source. An outdoor wood
furnace may also be referred to as an "outdoor wood boiler" or "outdoor wood
hydronic heater."
No person shall install, use or maintain an outdoor wood furnace in
the Town of Chili.