(A) Requests for a special land use approval for establishment of a salvage, junk, or impound yard shall also require submission of a detailed proposal identifying the predominant type of salvage or junk to be received, the methods of separation and/or recycling, and ultimate destination of waste materials. The applicant shall be required to submit written materials outlining measures taken to comply with all necessary state, county, and local laws.
(B) The site shall be provided with suitable access to a collector or arterial road to ensure safe, direct transport of salvage to and from the site. All portions of the storage area shall be accessible to emergency vehicles.
(C) No portion of the storage area shall be located within 500 feet of any residential district or use, nor shall it be located within 1,000 feet of any body of water.
(D) Any outdoor storage area shall be completely enclosed by a fence or wall at least eight feet in height constructed of a sturdy, durable material and sufficiently opaque to ensure that salvage is not visible from outside the storage area. The fence or wall shall have a minimum of two non-transparent gates not exceeding 48 feet in width providing access to the storage area for vehicles, but shall not allow direct view of the storage area from adjacent properties or streets. The fence or wall shall be continuously maintained in good condition and shall contain only approved signs.
(E) Stored materials shall not be stacked higher than eight feet and shall be stored in a manner so as not to be visible from adjoining properties or rights-of-way. In no case shall salvage or junk be stored at a height exceeding the height of the storage area fence or wall. The fence or wall enclosing the storage area shall meet the applicable building setback requirements, provided that all fences shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any residential district.
(F) A management office shall be provided on site. A residence may be permitted for security personnel or on-site operator.
(G) Vehicles or vehicle bodies shall be stored in rows with a minimum of 20-foot continuous loop drives separating each row of vehicles.
(H) Conditions within the storage area shall be controlled to minimize the hazards of fire and other threats to health and safety. All batteries shall be removed from any vehicle, and all radiator and fuel tanks shall be drained prior to the vehicle being placed in the storage yard. Salvaged batteries, oil, and other such substances shall be removed by a licensed disposal company or be stored in a manner which prevents leakage of fluid. No fluids removed from vehicles shall be applied as a dust control method.
(I) Vehicle parts shall not be stored, loaded, unloaded, or dismantled outside the fence enclosing the salvage yard. The area used for any dismantling or any other activity associated with removing body parts or components shall be paved with an asphalt or portland cement binder, and equipped with a drainage system that will allow the capture of any fluids or other materials. Any captured fluids shall be disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner.
(J) The property shall include at least six acres.
(K) In order to protect surrounding areas, the crushing of vehicles or any part thereof shall be limited to daylight hours.
(L) The Planning Commission may impose other conditions which have a reasonable relationship to the health, safety, and general welfare of the township. These conditions can include a provision for an annual inspection by the Zoning Administrator to ensure continuing compliance with the above standards.
(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)