§ 138-3267. Salvage yard.

(a)

Purpose. Salvage yards are locations where previously discarded materials can be reclaimed and used for other purposes. Salvage yards provide an important role in sustainability strategies, material reuse, and waste management. Certain development and operation standards should be implemented to mitigate adverse impacts on the surrounding community and natural environment.

(b)

Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to new or expansions of salvage yard uses.

(c)

Standards.

(1)

All salvage yards and associated material storage areas shall occur behind an eight-foot high opaque masonry wall. Required screen walls are exempt from setback and height standards that may otherwise be imposed. This standard does not apply to the associated offices, indoor commercial space(s), and associated parking lots.

(2)

Salvage yards shall be improved, amended and/or maintained to prevent dust and erosion.

(3)

Accessory washing/detailing areas shall not be located within 30 feet of a residential district.

(4)

As part of in the initial review and approval, a management plan shall be prepared to identify site operation methods that will be used to prevent contaminants and pollutants associated to the use.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)