By the adoption of this chapter the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill
declares its intent in so doing to be to regulate, control and license the
activities or businesses known as auto graveyards, junkyards, 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 Town 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 inflammable and sometimes explosive. Gasoline tanks on old autos
often contain in some quantity combustible gasoline; the engines and other
parts of such autos are frequently covered with grease and oil, which is also
inflammable. The tires, plastic seats, tops and other elements of such autos
are also inflammable. Batteries 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 and tends to detract from the
value of surrounding land and property unless such areas are properly maintained
and operated.
For the purpose of this chapter, the terms used herein are defined as
follows:
AUTO
Passenger auto, truck, tractor-truck, trailer, bus, motorcycle or
other vehicle, however propelled, as well as tractors, bulldozers, machinery
and equipment.
PERSON
An individual; an association; a partnership; a corporation.