El Monte Municipal Code Ch. 5.52 Junk and Salvage Dealers

For the purpose of this chapter the following words and phrases shall be construed as herein set forth unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.

"Junk and salvage dealer" means any person engaged in the business of collecting, salvaging, recycling, storing, selling or exchanging junk or scrap of any kind except that the term shall not apply to any person defined as an automobile junk dealer in Section 5.20.010 of this title.

(Prior code §§ 6337, 6337.1)

No person shall conduct or engage in any business or occupation described in this chapter without having first obtained a permit pursuant to Chapter 5.12 of this title.

(Amended during 1999 recodification; prior code § 6338)

If any business referred to in this chapter shall be located in whole or in part in any yard, enclosure, lot, or open area, such premises shall be completely surrounded and enclosed by a wall, fence, or barrier, constructed of wood or other solid, impervious material, or of galvanized steel wire, extending above the ground for at least six (6) feet. Any and all necessary openings in said fence, wall or barrier, shall be provided with suitable gates or doors constructed of the same material and in the same manner of construction as is authorized by this Section as suitable and sufficient for a fence, wall or barrier under this Section. Outside storage areas shall also conform to the requirements of Title 17, Zoning.

(Amended during 1999 recodification; prior code § 6338.1)

If any business referred to in this chapter shall be located in whole or in part in a yard, enclosure, lot or open area, such premises and area shall be kept clean and free from rubbish at all times and all material kept, stored or accumulated in said place shall be neatly and carefully piled or deposited in containers.

(Prior code § 6338.2)

No person shall permit any such business referred to in this chapter to be carried on unless there shall be kept on said premises in good working order, at all times, fire extinguishers in the number and of the style designated by the Fire Chief, as reasonably necessary to minimize and eliminate fire hazard on said premises.

(Prior code § 6338.3)