(A) A special use approval is required. In addition, the following more restrictive provisions shall take control above all other local provisions relating to setbacks, screening and the like. Furthermore, all junkyards and facilities shall be established and maintained in accordance with all applicable state of state statutes. If any of the following requirements are in conflict or at variance with applicable state statutes, the more restrictive or higher standard shall control.
(B) (1) The site shall be a minimum of five acres.
(2) Minimum required setback from any public street or road and any exterior lot line shall be 100 feet.
(3) The front yard shall be planted with evergreens and shrubs to minimize the appearance.
(4) A solid fence or wall at least eight feet in height must be located along the setback lines of the entire junkyard site in order to screen the use from all abutting public streets or roads and from all adjacent properties.
(5) All activities shall be confined within the fenced in area. There shall be no stocking of material above the height of the fence or wall; except that, movable equipment used on the site may exceed the wall or fence height. No equipment material, signs or lighting shall be used or stored outside the fencing area.
(6) No open burning shall be permitted and all industrial processes involving the use of equipment of cutting, compressing or packaging shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(7) Wherever the side or rear lot line of such use abuts a residential use or a residential zoning district, refer to § 154.264 of this chapter.
(8) The site shall not be located within 500 feet of an existing residence or any residential district.
(9) For removal or storage of liquids, see § 154.226 of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 8.22) Penalty, see § 154.999