§30-01 Enclosures of Premises Used for Automobile Wrecking, Storage of Scrap Metal, Junk, Scrap Paper or Rags, Storage of Lumber, and Building Material or Contractors' Yards

   (a)   All existing or hereafter established yards or areas used for automobile wrecking, storage of scrap metal, junk, scrap paper or rags, including sorting of same, storage of lumber and other building materials, and open contractors' yards, unless the use is conducted entirely within a building enclosed on all sides, shall be completely enclosed by a solid fence or wall, of suitable uniform material and color at least eight feet high conforming to these rules, the Administrative Code and the applicable provisions of the Zoning Resolution.

   (b)   Fences or walls shall be constructed or painted uniformly with one color.

   (c)   No material or racks shall be placed outside of, nor extend above the height of, the enclosing wall or fence.

   (d)   Fences and walls shall be maintained in good condition and appearance, and weakened or broken parts shall be repaired or replaced. Where paint has peeled or weathered to disclose the material under the paint or where the paint is dirty or faded, the wall or fence shall be repainted. Paint shall cover completely the material underneath.

   (e)   Walls or fences shall not encroach upon the public street nor upon the adjoining property.

   (f)   The following establishments are exempt from the requirements of these rules:

      (1)   Electrical, glazing, heating, painting, paper hanging, plumbing, roofing, or ventilating contractors' establishments, open or enclosed with open storage limited to 5,000 square feet of lot area.

      (2)   Fuel, ice, coal, or wood sales, open or enclosed limited to 5,000 square feet of area per establishment.