Section 5.36.060 Exceptions

The terms and provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following situations:

1. Persons storing junked motor vehicles on premises duly licensed by the city as a salvage yard.

2. Persons engaged in the business of towing, temporarily storing and repairing junked motor vehicles, construction or heavy industrial machinery if the business is otherwise in full compliance with all other ordinances of the city and the laws of the state of Iowa.

3. Junked motor vehicles stored within an enclosed building.

4. Junked motor vehicles stored outside providing:

a. The junked motor vehicle is covered with a commercial tarpaulin of canvas, nylon or similar fabric constructed especially for motor vehicles, sufficient in size to cover the entire vehicle except tires.

b. Premises around the vehicle are kept free of debris and undergrowth.

c. The motor vehicle does not become a harborage for rodents and vermin.

d. The motor vehicle is not stored in the front yard or within the side yard set back requirements of the applicable zone.

e. No more than one vehicle per 5000 square feet of lot area shall be permitted. (Ord. 87/T-5676)