§ 62-196. Limited storage of tires allowed; permitted use of waste tires.

(a)

Any person having obtained a permit from the city to operate an auto salvage yard, may without further license, permit or payment of fee, store but shall not bury on his or her property, up to 500 waste tires that have been chipped, cut or shredded; provided however, that such tires are only from vehicles acquired by him or her and that such tires are stored in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this section. Any tire dealer may hold more than 500 waste tires for a period not to exceed 30 days without being permitted as a waste tire site if such tires are stored in a manner which protects human health and the environment pursuant to regulations adopted by the department.

(b)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, a person who leases or owns real property may use waste tires to secure covers over silage, hay, straw or agricultural products.

(c)

Waste tires collected and stored for processing, disposal and recycling pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be stored as required by law.

(d)

Any person may store less than five waste tires for recycling or other uses. Any person storing less than five tires shall stack the same and maintain vector control unless such tires are being utilized for other purposes.

(Ord. No. 100301, § 1, 5-6-10)