The purpose of this Article is to improve and maintain air quality conditions in the City in order to protect and enhance the health and quality of life of its citizens, as well as contribute to improvements in regional air quality, by reducing air pollutant emissions from wood-burning fireplaces.

(Ord. 71-181 § 1 (part), 1998)

"Fireplace" means an installed masonry or factory-built device designed to be used with an air-to-fuel ratio greater than or equal to 35-to-1. Excluded from this definition are devices intended to be solely used for preparation of food (e.g., wood-burning ovens, outdoor barbeques).

(Ord. 71-181 § 1 (part), 1998)

(a)

Only one wood-burning fireplace per lot or per multi-family dwelling may be installed in any new construction. All fireplaces in excess of one installed in new construction shall be gas-fired (natural or propane) with dedicated gas jets, direct venting, convection chambers, heat exchanger, variable heat output and flame control, and permanently affixed artificial logs. Excluded are existing fireplaces, regardless of how many exist.

(b)

It is unlawful to burn garbage, plastics, rubber, paints, solvents, oil, treated wood products, particle board, glossy or treated paper, coal, or any other material that produces noxious or toxic emissions when burned in a wood-burning fireplace.

(Ord. 71-181 § 1 (part), 1998)

(Ord. No. 307, § 1.C.19, 10-16-2013)

This Article shall become effective on October 16, 1998, and shall apply to all permits issued on or after October 16, 1998.

(Ord. 71-181 § 1 (part), 1998)