For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(a) “Abandoned salvage yard” means any unlicensed salvage yard or any salvage yard that was previously licensed but upon which the license has not been renewed.
(b) “Council” means the Council of the City of New Cumberland.
(c) “Fence” means an enclosure, barrier or screen constructed of materials or consisting of plants, natural objects or other appropriate means approved by Council and located, placed or maintained so as effectively to screen at all times salvage yards and the salvage therein contained from the view of persons passing said yards within the City.
(d) “Occupied private residence” means a private residence which is occupied for at least six months each year.
(e) “Owner” or “operator” includes an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation or the plural thereof.
(f) “Residential community” means any area wherein five or more occupied private residences are located within any 1,000 foot radius.
(g) “Salvage” means old or scrap brass, copper, iron, steel, other ferrous or nonferrous materials, batteries, or rubber, and any abandoned, junked, dismantled or wrecked machinery, machines, or motor vehicles, as well as any machinery, machines, or motor vehicles that meet any one of the following criteria:
(1) Are inoperable;
(2) Are in violation of the licensing requirements of the State;
(3) Are in violation of the state inspection laws of the State.
(h) “Salvage yard” means any place which is maintained, operated, or used for the storing, keeping, buying, selling or processing of salvage, or for the operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle graveyard.
(Ord. 02-002. Passed 3-4-02.)