[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Walden 11-10-2009 by L.L. No. 7-2009. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Board of Trustees recognizes that rising energy costs make
it increasingly difficult for its citizens to be able to heat their
homes during the winter months. The Board further understands that,
while outdoor furnaces may provide an economical alternative to conventional
heating systems, there are concerns regarding the safety and environmental
impacts of these heating devices, particularly in a village setting
where many of the homes are in close proximity to one another. The
Board thus determines that the use of outdoor furnaces creates noxious
and hazardous smoke, soot, fumes, odors and air pollution that can
be detrimental to its citizens' health and can deprive neighboring
residents of the enjoyment of their property. By enactment of this
chapter, the Board of Trustees intends to secure and promote the public
health and welfare by prohibiting the use of outdoor furnaces in the
Village of Walden.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any accessory appliances designed and intended, through the
burning of wood and/or any other combustible, for the purpose of heating
the principal structure or any other building on the premises.
The construction, installation and operation of outdoor furnaces
are hereby prohibited within the Village of Walden.
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter
shall be guilty of a violation and shall, upon conviction, be subject
to a fine of not more than $250 or to a term of imprisonment of not
more than 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each week's
violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Compliance
with this chapter may also be compelled and violations restrained
by order or by injunction of a court of competent jurisdiction.
