Legal Documents of Rutledge

Those junkyards within the city and lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of this code, which do not conform with the provisions of the code shall be considered as "non-conforming." Such junkyards shall be subject to the following conditions, any violation of which shall terminate the non-conforming status:

1. The junkyard must continue to be lawfully maintained.
2. There must be existing property rights in the junk or junkyard.
3. Abandoned junkyards shall no longer be lawful.
4. The location of the junkyard may not be changed for any reason. If the location is changed, the junkyard shall be treated as a new establishment at a new location and shall conform to the laws of the city.
5. The junkyard may not be extended or enlarged.