(A) The sale of vehicles is prohibited in off-street parking areas other than the sale of the property owner's own vehicle. This means parking lots may not be used to display vehicles, boats or other items for sale. Emergency service required to start vehicles, however, is permitted. Furthermore, the buying, selling, brokering, leasing, negotiating a lease or dealing in five or more vehicles in a 12-month period requires a dealer's license from the state. State law requires the application for a dealer's license to include written verification from the Zoning Administrator that the business meets all township zoning and municipal requirements. The Secretary of State may deny the application for a dealer's license, refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke a license already issued, if it finds the applicant or licensee is not in compliance with all applicable zoning and municipal requirements in the township. Self-certification is not permitted.
(B) The following dealer's license classes must receive appropriate approvals from the Zoning Administrator:
(1) Class A - New Vehicle Dealer;
(2) Class B - Used Vehicle Dealer;
(3) Class C - Used Vehicle Parts Dealer;
(4) Class D - Broker;
(5) Class E - Distressed Vehicle Transporter;
(6) Class F - Vehicle Scrap Metal Processor;
(7) Class G - Vehicle Salvage Pool Operator;
(8) Class R - Automotive Recycler; and
(9) Class W - Wholesaler.
(Ord. 06-14-Z, passed 10-3-2006; Ord. 06-14, passed 10-17-2006) Penalty, see § 155.999