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.
