§ 22-99. Junk business regulations.

(a)

Storage of combustible junk. No combustible junk shall be stored in any building unless said building is approved by the building inspector and is a fireproof construction.

(b)

Enclosure of junkyards. Every junkyard shall be enclosed by an enclosure consisting of a solid fence to be approved by the building inspector of a height not less than eight feet. Such fence shall be painted one color within 30 days after construction and shall be maintained in a proper condition of repair at all times. Junk placed in any junkyard shall be so piled as to not rest against or project through or over the enclosure. It shall be unlawful to affix or display or to permit to be affixed or displayed upon such enclosure any picture, sign, bill, placard, pamphlet, notice or other thing for the purpose of advertising or notification.

(c)

Record of purchase. A written record consisting of an accurate description and price of the goods, articles and things purchased, together with the name, age and residence of the seller shall be maintained by each junk business licensee. Such record shall be open to the town board or to any citizen whose property has been stolen and who demands inspection to assist in the discovery thereof.

(d)

Purchase from certain persons. No purchase shall be made from any child or children under 18 years of age or from any intoxicated persons or unknown persons.

(e)

Rodents and vermin. Effective means for the elimination of the rodents and vermin commonly infesting junk areas shall be administered by a licensee hereunder.

(f)

Garbage. It shall be unlawful to store any garbage on the premises licensed hereunder.

(Prior Code, § 7-8-9)