§ 54-117. Operation of salvage yard.

Any salvage yard shall be located and operated in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Every salvage yard must comply with all other applicable city ordinances.

(2)

Every salvage yard must be enclosed with a fence along all street frontage or public right-of-way and along any area within 100 feet of land under residential zoning or within 100 feet of any building occupied, in whole or in part, as a dwelling. Such fence shall be of a minimum height of eight feet and shall test plumb and square at all times. Gates in the fence are allowed provided such gates are of sound construction and are maintained in accordance with the requirements for a fence. Further, such gates shall be closed and securely locked at all times except during the business hours and days.

(3)

All materials located in or on the land area devoted to the salvage yard, shall be arranged to allow reasonable access to and inspection of the premises by authorized law enforcement, regulatory personnel or director.

(4)

Pets kept in or upon salvage yard property must be in compliance with city ordinances, properly licensed and have adequate food and water.

(5)

The height of any grass or other vegetation on the property of any salvage yard shall be no more than ten inches above the ground surface.

(6)

No more than two vehicles may be stacked upon each other, however, if racks are used to store salvage and junk inventory, three vehicles may be stacked in the racks.

(7)

When a salvage vehicle or a junk vehicle is placed in the salvage yard, it shall be drained of all fluids except when a fluid is needed for the operation of a particular part. These fluids shall either be recycled or disposed of properly and in accordance with federal and state laws and city ordinances. Five gallons of fuel may be kept in vehicles with engines that are operable.

(8)

It shall be unlawful for any person to directly or indirectly purchase any property, motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, from any person that the permit holder, their agent or employee knows cannot rightfully or lawfully sell it.

(9)

It shall be unlawful for any salvage yard permit holder to fail to notify the director within ten days of any change of control in ownership or designated agent of the business.

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

Note— Former § 54-116. See editor's note, § 54-114.