§ 54-102. Definitions.

As used herein, the following words shall have the definitions as provided:

Catalytic converter. A device designed for use in a vehicle for purposes of chemically converting harmful exhaust gases, produced by the internal combustion engine, into harmless carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Designated agent. The individual designated by the permit holder who is in actual management control and responsibility of the business permitted under this article.

Director. The director of neighborhoods and housing services department or their designee.

Dwelling. A building or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential occupancy, but not including hotels or motels.

Fence. A solid barrier enclosing land and buildings constructed of wood, masonry, corrugated sheet metal, chain link or any combination thereof, provided that any chain link fence shall be constructed of galvanized steel with wood or metal slats or strips running through all links of the chain link fence.

Front clip. The two front fenders, hood, grill and front bumper of an automobile assembled as one unit.

Junk vehicle. A motor vehicle, aircraft, boat, farming implement, industrial equipment, trailer or any other convenience used on the highways and roadways, which has no use or resale value except as scrap.

Motor vehicle. A vehicle such as a car, truck or motorcycle that is powered by a motor.

Person. Any individual, estate, firm, corporation, association, partnership, cooperative or governmental agency.

Rear clip. Those body parts behind the rear edge of the back doors, including both rear quarter panels, the rear window, trunk lid, trunk floor panel and rear bumper, assembled as one unit.

Residential zoning. Any land zoned district R-0.3, R-0.5, R-0.75, R-1.5, R-2.5, R-5, R-6, R-7.5, R-10 and R-80.

Salvage vehicle. A motor vehicle, aircraft, boat, farming implement, industrial equipment, trailer or any other convenience used on roadways, which by reason of condition or circumstance, has been declared salvage, either by its owner, or by a person, firm, corporation or other legal entity exercising the right of security interest in such vehicle, or by an insurance company as a result of settlement of a claim for loss due to damage or theft and which has no use or resale value except as a source of parts; or a vehicle, ownership of which is evidenced by salvage title.

Salvage yard. A place that stores salvage vehicles or junk vehicles for more than 15 consecutive calendar days or dismantles salvage vehicles or junk vehicles for the sale of parts or buys and sells used motor vehicle parts and accessories or stores used motor vehicle parts and accessories for more than 15 consecutive calendar days.

Salvage yard permit. A document, approved by the director or their designee, issued to a person who has applied for and met the requirements for the operation of a salvage yard as defined in this chapter.

Seller. The individual presenting themselves in person at the business for the purpose of transacting a sale of property.

Vehicle part. Either the front clip consisting of the two front quarter panels, hood, grill and front bumper of an automobile assembled as one unit; or the rear clip consisting of those body parts behind the rear edge of the back doors, including both rear quarter panels, the rear window, trunk lid, trunk floor panel and rear bumper, assembled as one unit.

Verified representative. An employee of the permit holder that has written authorization by the permit holder or permit holder's designated agent to act on behalf of the permit holder.

(Ord. No. 060816, § 1, 10-19-06; Ord. No. 180606 , § 1, 12-20-18)