For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
JUNKYARD. Any lot, parcel of real estate or building used for the storing or keeping of old automobiles, trucks and trailers which are of no use for service or locomotion, or used in the wrecking or tearing apart of old automobiles and storing of wrecked parts on the premises, or used for storing and keeping old wastepaper, rags or old rubber, or used for the storing of junk, iron or other metal in piles, or otherwise, where old parts of vehicles are bought, sold and offered for sale, or where old iron or other metals, rags, rubber or waste materials are burned on the premises, or where old lumber with other waste materials are stored and are offered for sale or where old iron or other metals are cut and broken in parts by use of shears or by use of sledges and such metals are piled or stored preparatory to being shipped; provided, however, that the term JUNKYARD, as used in this subchapter, shall not be construed to mean or include any lot or part of lot or parcel of real estate or building used by any foundry or manufacturing plant for the storing of scrap, junk or waste material that has been used or is
to be used in conjunction with such manufacturing or foundry business. The term
JUNKYARD, shall apply in general to any business or establishment concerned mainly or primarily with the storage, processing or salvaging of used or secondhand materials.
(`94 Code, § 111.01) (Ord. 3-1974, passed 10-21-74)