§ 59-27. Auto wrecking yards, junkyards and waste material handling plants.

Automobile wrecking yards, junkyards and waste material handling plants shall conform to all other applicable requirements of this article, as well as the following provisions.

A. 

Permit required. A permit shall be obtained to conduct or maintain any automobile wrecking yard, junkyard or waste material handling plant.

B. 

Location. No automobile wrecking yard, junkyard or waste material handling plant shall be located as to seriously expose adjoining or adjacent properties.

C. 

Burning operations. Any burning in the Town of Carmel shall comply with county, federal and state regulations and shall be under the approval of the Chief Fire Inspector or Assistant Fire Inspectors of the Town of Carmel.

D. 

Construction and protection requirements.

(1) 

Handling and storage of large quantities of wastepaper, rags or other combustible materials shall not be in a building of wood frame or ordinary construction unless the building is sprinklered. Vertical openings shall be enclosed in an approved manner.

(2) 

Picking rooms shall be separated from storage rooms by construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less than one hour, with each door opening provided with an approved fire door. Picking rooms shall be provided with exhaust systems of sufficient capacity to adequately remove dust and lint.