A "junk yard", as used in this chapter, means an establishment or place of business used, maintained or operated for the purpose of buying or selling or storing wrecked, scrapped, ruined or dismantled vehicles or motor vehicle parts and includes scrap metal processing or storage facilities as defined in Ohio R.C. 4737.05. It also means an establishment or place of business maintained or operated for the purpose of buying, selling, storing or salvaging scrap or discarded material of any kind including trash and waste materials but does not include a recycling center.
(Ord. 3934. Passed 1-11-94.)