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Village of Webster, WI
Burnett County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Webster 12-9-2015 by Ord. No. 7-2015.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance was originally adopted as Ch. 250 but was renumbered to maintain the organizational structure of the Code.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
OUTDOOR SOLID-FUEL-FIRED HEATING DEVICE
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 or water source.
STACKS OR CHIMNEYS
Any vertical structure enclosing a flue or flues that carry off smoke or exhaust from an outdoor solid-fuel-fired heating device, especially that part of such structures extending above a roof.
A. 
All outdoor solid-fuel devices installed within the Village of Webster limits are required to meet emission standards currently required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Emission standards currently required by the EPA are hereby adopted by reference, together with any amendments or modifications made to them in the future.
B. 
Substantive requirements. All outdoor devices shall be installed, operated and maintained pursuant to the following conditions:
(1) 
The following materials shall not be burned in any solid-fuel-burning device, other than paper to start the fire, properly seasoned fuel wood, or coal with sulfur content less than 1.0% by weight burned in a coal-only heater:
(a) 
Rubbish or garbage;
(b) 
Treated or painted wood;
(c) 
Plastic and plastic products;
(d) 
Rubber products, including tires and synthetic rubber-like products;
(e) 
Animal carcasses and wastes;
(f) 
Asphaltic products;
(g) 
Paints and chemicals; or
(h) 
Any substance which normally emits dense smoke or obnoxious odors.
(2) 
Operation of all solid heaters is subject to § 204-2, Public nuisances defined, and § 204-3, Public nuisances affecting health, of that chapter.
C. 
After December 9, 2015, an outdoor wood-fired furnace may be installed and used in the Village of Webster only in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) 
All outdoor wood-fired furnaces under this chapter must meet current federal Environmental Protection Agency requirements and specifications.
(2) 
The outdoor wood-fired furnace must meet all current setback requirements with the exception of being 20 feet from the side yard.
(3) 
The outdoor wood-fired furnace shall have a three-sided fence between six feet and seven feet in height surrounding the furnace.
(4) 
The outdoor wood-fired furnace shall have a chimney that extends at least 15 feet above the ground surface or three feet above the highest eave line of any building within 100 feet. The chimney must be secured and able to withstand high winds.
(5) 
The owner of the outdoor wood-fired furnace shall obtain a one-time permit from the Village of Webster that would need to be renewed if ownership of the property changes.
(6) 
Burnable debris must be kept clear of the area directly in front of the stove.
(7) 
Outdoor wood-fired furnaces deemed a nuisance by the Village of Webster are subject to removal at the Village of Webster's discretion.
(8) 
The outdoor wood-fired furnace shall only be operated from October 1 through April 30. The outdoor wood-fired furnace shall not be used from May 1 until September 30 for any reason.
D. 
Existing outdoor solid-fuel heating devices. All existing units shall immediately comply with all manufacturer's specifications and subject to B(1), Substantive requirements, within 30 days from the effective date of this chapter. All existing nonconforming devices, upon the complaint of a Village resident, shall be removed, replaced, or modified to meet the requirements of this chapter within 45 days of notification of noncompliance from the Village Building Inspector, Police Department, or other Village officer or agent.
Where the Village finds that extraordinary hardship will occur from the enforcement of this chapter, upon application to the Village Board, said Village Board may vary the regulations contained herein to afford substantial justice, provided that such variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter.