§ 8.16.400. Permits.

The following permits are required for solid fuel burning devices:

(1)

Class One Permit: The government may issue a Class I Permit for a solid fuel burning devices if the emissions do not exceed the federal EPA standard of four grams per hour weighted average.

(2)

Special Needs Permit: A person who demonstrates an economic need to burn solid fuel for residential space heating purposes by qualifying for energy assistance according to economic guidelines established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget under the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (L.I.E.A.P.) as administered in the city and county of Butte-Silver Bow by the District 12 Human Resource Development Council, is eligible for a special needs permit issued by the department. This includes a person who has been determined to be eligible for Families Achieving Independence (FAIM) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

(a)

Application for a special needs permit may be made to the department at any time, and a special needs permit is valid for a period of not more than one year from the date it is issued. A special needs permit may be renewed if the applicant meets the applicable need and economic guidelines at the time of application for renewal. A special needs permit is not transferable to another residence or person.

( Ord. No. 12-1, § 1, 4-18-2012 )