§ 38-84. Permit and registration required.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person, company, entity, group or organization to establish, build, create, maintain, or substantially expand or modify any junkyard in the county without having first obtained a permit, except those that were properly grandfathered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Upon proper application and compliance with all requirements, a junkyard permit or a permit for modification to an existing junkyard, may be issued by the building permit department.

(c)

Annual registration is required for all new junkyards. A registration form, to be provided by the county, must be completed for each junkyard, and together with a $50.00 fee per junkyard, shall be submitted annually on or before January 1st of each year for the year beginning each January 1st. Payment shall be made to the county.

(d)

Every junkyard shall be subject to inspection by building inspectors or by the health department to determine continuing compliance with this chapter and other applicable state and local laws.

(Ord. No. O-2006-01, § 4, 3-16-06)