(A) Junkyards, motor vehicle graveyards, and salvage yards must adhere to the following development standards and/or conditions.
(B) Nonconforming motor vehicle storage yards, junkyards, and salvage operations. Nonconforming vehicle graveyards, junkyards, and salvage yards that were legally established but are not currently allowed within the zoning district in which they are located and/or do not meet the development standards of this section may not be continued for more than one year after the date of this amendment (April 19, 2010) unless the following conditions are met:
(1) A principal structure shall be located on parcel. The storage area shall be located in the rear yard of a principal structure and more than 50 feet from the street right-of-way;
(2) The storage area shall be screened by an opaque wall or fence that is a minimum of six feet tall and is constructed of wood, vinyl, masonry, or similar material. Chain link fence with vinyl slats may not be used to satisfy this requirement. No items may be stacked taller than the wall or fence. If deemed necessary by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, a site plan shall be submitted to determine the required fencing height and design, which is to be based on the visibility lines and terrain of the parcel in question and/or surroundings areas;
(3) Burning shall not be permitted;
(4) Disposal of garbage unrelated to motor vehicles shall be in an approved container and regularly maintained. Open dumping of garbage shall be prohibited;
(5) Disposal of toxic and/or hazardous matter is prohibited anywhere without a state permit;
(6) Stock piling of tires and batteries is prohibited; and
(7) Storage of items shall be so arranged as to permit easy access for fire-fighting purposes, which will be reviewed and approved by the Wilkesboro Fire Inspector.
(Res. 2022-23, passed 8-1-2022)