No person may be a junk dealer as herein defined within Dover Township without first obtaining a license to operate as herein described.
A. Any person desiring to be a licensed junk dealer in Dover Township shall first make written application. Such application shall be in the form established by Dover Township and shall set forth the applicant's name and address, include an accurate description of the premises on which the junkyard is to be located including the York County tax map parcel number(s), and a statement that the applicant will comply with this Part and any regulations adopted pursuant to this Part, and such other information as Dover Township may require.
B. An application for license under this Part shall be examined by Dover Township or duly authorized agent thereof and license issued or refused within 60 days of submission. Examination of the application shall include consideration of the suitability of the property proposed to be used for the purpose of the license, the character of nearby properties, and the effect of the proposed use upon Dover Township. When the application is found in compliance with the provisions herein given, Dover Township or its agent shall issue a license to the junk dealer applicant for operation of the junkyard as described in the application.
C. The license fee shall be in an amount and for a term as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. [Ord. 2005-08]
D. Licenses issued under this Part are required to be renewed on or before January 1 of the year in which it is desired to continue operations. Such application for renewal must be in writing and accompanied by the license fee. Renewal applications are subject to complete re-examination and consideration by Dover Township or its agents for continued compliance with the terms of this Part.
E. No person licensed under this Part shall, by virtue of one license, operate more than one business or junkyard within Dover Township. No person shall engage in business or operate a junkyard at any place other than the place designated by his license. Licenses are non-transferrable, both as to junk dealer and junkyard premises. The permitted size of a junkyard shall be fixed at the time of license issuance, with due regard for the existing and proposed uses of the surrounding area and properties and shall not be in excess of 20 acres, excluding setback areas.
(Ord. 91-1, 9/9/1991, § 7.11; as amended by Ord. 2005-08, 10/24/2005)