This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the town in § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law and in § 130, Subdivision 15, of the Town Law.
This chapter shall be known as the "Town of Coeymans Junk Storage Law."
By adoption of this chapter the Town of Coeymans declares its intent to regulate and control the storage or keeping of junk, and to regulate junkyards whether operated for commercial profit or otherwise. The Town Board hereby declares that a clean, wholesome and attractive environment is of vital importance to the continued general welfare of its citizens, and that junk and junkyards can constitute a hazard to property and persons and can be a public nuisance. Such materials may be highly flammable and sometimes explosive. Junk, and particularly junk vehicles, can constitute a potential hazard to some members of our community. The presence of junk and junkyards is unsightly and tends to detract from the value of surrounding properties unless properly screened from view. This chapter shall not include motor vehicle repair shops and/or auto dealers approved by the Town of Coeymans, or farm equipment.