Burbank Municipal Code Art. 4 Automobile Wrecking

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, “automobile wrecker” shall mean every person who buys any motor vehicle as the term “motor vehicle” is defined in the State Vehicle Code, for the purpose of dismantling or disassembling, or who dismantles or disassembles any such motor vehicle whether for the purpose of dealing in the parts thereof or using the same for the purpose of reconditioning any other vehicle, or for the purpose of selling or otherwise dealing in the materials of such vehicle or vehicles. [Formerly numbered Section 8-32; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

Every person engaging in the business of automobile wrecker shall pay an annual license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 8-33; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3623, eff. 6/28/03.]

No person shall engage in the business of automobile wrecker, nor shall any person relocate or make any improvements, additions or alterations to any place of business occupied by an automobile wrecker, without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Community Development Department. Applicants for a permit to engage in the business of automobile wrecker shall pay a permit fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 8-34; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3828, eff. 8/24/12; 3623, 2194.]

Applications for such permit shall, in addition to the information required by Section 3-6-202 of this code, identify the real property upon which the business is to be conducted, describing the same by metes and bounds, or, if possible, by lot, block and tract number, and shall state the size of such property, the nature and character of the improvements in the vicinity, and the means by which the applicant proposes to safeguard the public, who may then or thereafter reside or maintain a business within such vicinity, against any unsightliness or objectionable noises or odors. [Formerly numbered Section 8-35; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

Applications for such permit shall be referred to the Chief of Police and the Building Director for approval. [Formerly numbered Section 8-36; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2193.]

Every person engaging in the business of automobile wrecker shall keep a complete record of all purchases and the receiving of all motor vehicles, wrecked motor vehicles or used motor vehicle parts and accessories, open at all time to the inspection of the Chief of Police or any police officer of the City, and shall, within twenty four (24) hours after the receipt of such motor vehicle, parts or accessories, make a full and complete report to the Police Department setting forth the name of the person from whom such motor vehicle, part or accessory was purchased or received, the make, license or registration number, and any other mark of identification of such motor vehicle, part or accessory, and the style and seating capacity thereof. It shall be unlawful for any such person to fail, refuse or neglect to file such report in the form, in the manner, at the time and in all respects in accordance with the requirements of this section, or to fail, refuse or neglect to keep any record in the form or in the manner required by this section, or to fail, refuse or neglect to exhibit to the Chief of Police, or any police officer of the City, immediately upon demand, for the privilege of such inspection, any such record or any goods purchased or received. [Formerly numbered Section 8-37; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

The Chief of Police shall file in a secure place in their office all reports received pursuant to the provisions of this article, and the same shall be open to inspection only by the members of the Police Department, or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. [Formerly numbered Section 8-38; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

No person engaging in the business of automobile wrecker shall dispose of any motor, motor vehicle, or parts thereof, including tires or accessories, within a period of five (5) days after the same have been received, unless such person shall have secured a release in writing from the Chief of Police, allowing such person to sell or otherwise dispose of the same prior to the expiration of such five (5) day period. [Formerly numbered Section 8-39; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

No person engaging in the business of wrecking motor vehicles or motorcycles shall buy, trade, exchange or otherwise acquire any motor vehicle or motorcycle, or any part or parts thereof, from any person under the age of eighteen (18) years, unless a statement be first obtained from the parent or lawful guardian of such minor, stating that such parent or guardian knows that such minor owns or has the right to sell such article or thing, and any statement made to such purchaser by any person under the age of eighteen (18) years that they are over the age of eighteen (18) years shall not excuse such purchaser from the violation of this provision, unless such purchaser has other information which would lead a reasonable and prudent person to believe the truth of such minor’s statement. [Formerly numbered Section 8- 40; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]