§ 14-22. Exemptions.

This article shall not apply to the following:

(a)

Any junk vehicle kept on the premises of a residence within an enclosed garage; or

(b)

Any junk vehicle kept on the premises of a business enterprise other than a junk yard when necessary to the functioning of such business operated in a lawful place and manner; or

(c)

Any junk vehicle kept on nonresidential private property in an appropriate storage area or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner; or

(d)

No more than two (2) junk vehicles kept under fitted car covers in the rear yard of a residence; or

(e)

No more than one (1) junk vehicle kept on any parcel of private property and classified as a junk vehicle solely by reason of lacking a valid tag, so long as the same does not remain lacking a valid tag for a period in excess of twelve (12) months for any vehicle on which is displayed a valid and current department of defense base sticker issued to an active duty member of the armed forces, including reservists, and in excess of six (6) months for any other vehicle; or

(f)

Farm trucks and equipment actively used for farming purposes within a land use category designated as Agriculture (AG), Agricultural/Residential (AR) or Rural Residential (RR) under the county's comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 74-2, § 5, 3-26-74; Ord. No. 01-15, § 2, 4-24-01; Ord. No. 2003-73, § 2, 7-22-03)