By the adoption of this chapter, the Village Board of the Village
of Green Island declares its intent in so doing to be to regulate,
control and license the activities or businesses known as "auto graveyards,"
"junkyards" and "secondhand parts collection areas," the processing
of used metals for resale and the dumping, storage and disposal of
waste, secondhand or used materials of whatever composition. Said
Board hereby declares that such activities or businesses can constitute
a hazard to property and persons and a public nuisance. Such materials
may be highly flammable and sometimes explosive. Gasoline tanks on
old autos often contain in some quantity combustible gasoline; and
the engine and other parts of such autos are frequently covered with
grease and oil which is also flammable. The tires, plastic seats,
tops and other elements of such autos can contain acids and other
matter potentially harmful to humans. These autos frequently contain
sharp metal or glass edges or points upon which a human could receive
serious cuts and abrasions. These autos can constitute attractive
nuisances to children and certain adults. The presence of such junkyards,
even in areas zoned for business or industry, is unsightly, is both
a noise and air-pollution hazard, results in increased truck traffic
through the Village streets and tends to detract from the value of
surrounding land and property unless such areas are properly maintained,
policed and operated.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTO
A passenger car, truck, tractor truck, trailer, bus, motorcycle
or any other vehicle, however propelled, as well as tractors, bulldozers,
machinery and equipment.
JUNKYARD
A lot, land or structure, or part thereof, used primarily
for the collection, storage and/or sale of wastepaper, rags, scrap
metal or discarded material or for the collecting, dismantling, storage
and salvaging of machinery or autos and automotive vehicles not in
running condition and for the sale of parts thereof, except as accessory
to a principle industrial use of the lot. Storage of two or more inoperative
motor vehicles shall constitute a junkyard. Lack of current New York
State inspection stickers on motor vehicles shall be prima facie evidence
that the motor vehicles are inoperative.
[Amended 12-19-1988 by L.L. No. 1-1988]
PERSON
An individual, an association, a partnership, a company or
a corporation.