(A) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any vehicle:
(1) Which is located in a bona fide “automobile graveyard” or “junkyard” as defined in §§ 136-141 et seq.;
(2) Which is in an enclosed building;
(3) Which is on the premises of a business enterprise being operated in a lawful place and manner if the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the enterprise; or
(4) Which is an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner by the town.
(B) For the purposes of this section, the term LAWFUL PLACE AND MANNER shall include, but not be limited to, strict compliance with the city’s zoning ordinance. A vehicle is NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ENTERPRISE shall mean, but not be limited to, the clear, active use or involvement of the vehicle in the operation of the business enterprise. Mere storage or idle standing of a vehicle does not constitute a vehicle necessary to the operation of the business.
(C) Junk, abandoned, or nuisance vehicles shall hereby be permitted after the issuance of a permit by the Board of Commissioners of Commissioners and subject to the vehicles meeting each of the following requirements.
(1) A business that qualifies for the possession of junk, abandoned, or nuisance vehicle may have the vehicle placed within a designated storage area. The storage area must be on premises and screened from view from all abutting properties and public streets.
(2) Junk, abandoned, or nuisance vehicles must be placed behind an opaque screening composed of fencing and shrubs. The amount of vegetative screening shall be determined by using the Zoning Code requirements.
(Prior Code, § 8-3014) (Ord. passed 4-10-2003)