The purpose and intent of this subchapter is to support and complement the various land use ordinance enacted in the county by the adoption of policies and regulations concerning the use and maintenance of junkyards for the following purposes:
(A) To promote the safety, health, welfare, and convenience of and enjoyment of travel on and the protection of the public investment along the primary and secondary roads within the county;
(B) To prevent unreasonable distraction of operators of motor vehicles and to prevent interference with the effectiveness of traffic regulations;
(C) To keep the county attractive and promote the prosperity, economic well-being, and general welfare of the county;
(D) To preserve and enhance the natural scenic beauty of areas in the vicinity of the primary and secondary roads;
(E) To achieve responsible economic growth in areas of the county compatible with growth and development in nearby areas; and
(F) To protect the public from health nuisances and safety hazards by controlling vectors, concentrations of volatile or poisonous materials, and sources of danger to children.
(Ord. passed 1-8-1990; Ord. passed 6-6-2014)