To protect the clean, wholesome, safe and attractive environment
of the community, the Code Enforcement Officer and the Planning Board
shall take the following factors into consideration in granting or
denying an operating permit and a special use permit for a junkyard:
A.
The type of road servicing the junkyard or from which the junkyard
can be seen;
B.
Natural or artificial barriers protecting the junkyard from view;
C.
The nature and development of surrounding property;
D.
Whether or not the proposed location will affect the public health
and safety by reason of offensive or unhealthy noise, odors, smoke
or other causes;
E.
The proximity of floodplains, groundwater supplies and public water
supplies;
F.
Any recommendations from the Yates County Soil and Water Conservation
District pertaining to erosion control and stormwater issues;
G.
The availability of municipal fire protection and the adequacy of
the water supply for fire protection purposes;
H.
The amount and type of junk to be stored or deposited in the junk
storage area(s); and
I.
Any record the owner has of convictions for larceny or receiving
stolen property.
