(A) Investigation.
(1) Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon receipt of an application for a salvage yard operation, the City Administrator shall immediately furnish copies of the application to members of the Planning and Zoning Commission with all federal, state and local regulations, rules and laws. The proposed or existing premises shall be examined by the Commission for compliance with all local rules, regulations and chapters. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall file a written report with the City Council before the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as practicable.
(2) Police Department. Upon receipt of an application for a salvage operation, the City Administrator shall immediately furnish copies of the application to the Police Department. The Police Department shall investigate the criminal history and background of the applicant(s). The Chief of Police shall file a written report with the City Council before the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as practicable.
(3) Fire Department. Upon receipt of an application for a salvage operation, the City Administrator shall immediately furnish copies of the application to the Fire Department. The Fire Department in conjunction with the state’s Fire Marshal, shall investigate the existing or proposed site and determine whether the site conforms to the requirements of this chapter and all applicable fire-prevention laws. The Fire Chief shall file a written report with the City Council before the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as practicable.
(4) City Health Officer. Upon receipt of an application for a salvage operation, the City Administrator shall immediately furnish copies of the application to the City Health Officer. The Health Officer shall investigate the existing or proposed site and determine whether the site conforms to the requirements of this chapter and all applicable health laws. The Health Officer shall file a written report with the City Council before the next regular City Council meeting or as soon thereafter as practicable.
(B) Approval.
(1) If any of the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Police Department, Fire Department or City Health Officer are unfavorable to the applicant(s), the City Administrator shall within ten days after the receipt of the reports notify the applicant that his or her application received an unfavorable report. Upon request, the City Administrator shall furnish the applicant with a brief written statement of the grounds upon which the application was disapproved. The applicant shall be given an opportunity to correct or cure the deficiencies noted in the report and may request that the application be re-examined.
(2) If the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Police Department, Fire Department or City Health Officer are favorable to the applicant(s), the City Administrator shall schedule the matter of the issuance of the license for City Council review at its next regularly scheduled meeting or as soon thereafter as practicable.
(3) If, upon review, the City Council determines that all requirements have been met, it may issue the license, provided that the City Council reserves the right to hold a public hearing on the issuance of the license.
(C) Issuance. The license as issued shall bear the following language on its face: “Important: This license applies only to the premises indicated herein and authorizes the licensee to operate a salvage yard in a lawful place and manner only; it is not a substitute for any certificate of occupancy, building permit or other certificate or permit that may be required by law and it does not relieve the licensee of the responsibility to have all such required permits or certificates at all times and comply with all laws affecting the above described business.”
(D) Inspections. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall inspect all salvage yards in the city at least once a year to determine whether the yards are being operated in accordance with the provisions and other applicable provisions of law.
(Ord. 234, passed 10-4-2000)