§ 80-10. Requirements.

A. 

License. At the time and place set for hearing, the Village Board shall hear the applicant and all other persons wishing to be heard on the application for a license to operate, establish or maintain the junkyard. In considering such application, it shall take into account the suitability of the applicant with reference to his ability to comply with the fencing requirements and other reasonable regulations concerning the proposed junkyard, to any record of convictions for any type of larceny or receiving of stolen goods, and to any other matter hereof.

B. 

Location. At the time and place set for hearing, the Village Board shall hear the applicant and all other persons wishing to be heard on the application for certificate of approval for the location of the junkyard. In passing upon same, it shall take into account, after proof of legal ownership or right to such use of the property for the license period by the applicant, the nature and development of surrounding property, such as the proximity of churches, schools, hospitals, public buildings or other places of public gathering; and whether or not the proposed location can be reasonably protected from affecting the public health and safety by reason of offensive or unhealthful odors or smoke, or of other causes. In this connection, no junkyard hereafter established shall be licensed to operate if such yard or any part thereof shall be within 500 feet of a church, school, hospital, public building or place of public assembly.

C. 

Aesthetics. At the hearing regarding location of the junkyard, the Village Board may also consider the clean, wholesome and attractive environment which has been declared to be of vital importance to the continued general welfare of its citizens, and whether or not the proposed location can be reasonably protected from having an unfavorable effect thereon. In this connection, the Village Board may consider the road servicing the junkyard, the type of road and whether the junkyard can be seen from it, the natural or artificial barriers protecting the junkyard from view, the proximity of the proposed junkyard to established residential and recreational areas or main access routes thereto, as well as the reasonable availability of other suitable sites for the junkyard.

D. 

Fencing. Before use, a new junkyard shall be completely surrounded with a fence at least eight feet in height which substantially screens, and with a suitable gate which shall be closed and locked, except during the working hours of such junkyard or when the applicant or his agent shall be within. Such fence shall be erected not nearer than 100 feet to the street line or 125 feet from the center line of the street, whichever is the greater. All junk stored or deposited by the applicant shall be kept within the enclosure of the junkyard, except as removal shall be necessary for the transportation of same in the reasonable course of the business. All wrecking or other work on motor vehicles, machinery or equipment and parts thereof shall be accomplished within the enclosure. Where the topography, natural growth of timber or other considerations accomplish the purpose of this section, in whole or in part, the fencing requirements hereunder may be reduced by the Village Board upon granting the license; provided, however, that such natural barrier conforms to the purposes of this chapter.