5.141 Vehicle Junkyard

The Board of Adjustment shall receive a report from appropriate City departments when considering a special exception.

  1. In the “AG” District
    A motor vehicle junkyard or used automobile junk area may be permitted as a special exception. Special exception approvals shall be limited to the following period of time. Extensions of time shall each be subject to the same application, report and hearing procedures as the original approval.
    1. First approval - a period not to exceed five years;
    2. First extension - a period not to exceed three years; and
    3. Each subsequent extension - a period not to exceed two years.
  2. In the “ I” or “J” District
    A motor vehicle junkyard or used automobile junk area may be permitted as a special exception. The special exception shall be subject to the following conditions.
    1. The junkyard or area shall not adjoin any residential district.
    2. The junkyard or area must be completely enclosed by a six-foot screening fence.
    3. Special exception approvals shall be limited to the following period of time. Extensions of time shall each be subject to the same application, report and hearing procedures as the original approval.
      1. First approval - a period not to exceed five years;
      2. First extension - a period not to exceed three years; and
      3. Each subsequent extension - a period not to exceed two years.
  3. In the “K” District
    A motor vehicle junkyard or used automobile junk area may be permitted as a special exception. The special exception shall be subject to the following conditions.
    1. The junkyard or area shall not adjoin any residential district.
    2. The junkyard or area must be completely enclosed by a six-foot screening fence.
    3. Special exception approvals shall be limited to the following period of time. Extensions of time shall each be subject to the same application, report and hearing procedures as the original approval.
      1. First approval - a period not to exceed ten years; and
      2. Each subsequent extension - a period not to exceed ten years.