[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of Trustees 10-4-1993 (Sec. 10-5-9 of the 1993 Code
of Ordinances), as amended through 2-17-2015. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
No person shall use any building or premises for the buying
and selling, gathering, delivery, shipping, storing or salvaging or
old iron, bottles, paper, rags, farm machinery, vehicles or other
materials commonly included in the term "junk" without obtaining a
license for the operation of a junk or salvage yard. Storage of one
or more unlicensed vehicles on the premises shall be prima facie evidence
of operation of a junk or salvage yard. All junk and salvage operations
must be licensed by applicable federal, state and county agencies.
Application for a license shall be made to the Village Administrator-Clerk/Treasurer,
stating.
A.
The location and description of the premises to be licensed.
B.
The nature of the business to be conducted on the premises.
C.
The type of construction of any building to be used in connection
with the business.
D.
The applicant's name and address and, if a firm or corporation, the
names and addresses of all officers.
The fee for the license issued shall be as set by the Village
Board. The license shall expire 12 months after issue but may be renewed
by the Village Board of Trustees if it is satisfied that the license
and premises comply with regulations.
No junk or salvage material shall be stored within 500 feet
of any residence other than the owner of the premises. No junk or
salvage yard shall be less than 150 feet from a lake, river, stream
or within 100 feet of any street right-of-way. All salvage yards shall
be screened so that salvage materials are not visible from other property
in the vicinity, nor from public right-of-way such as roads, streets
and highways.
