Nonconforming junkyards may continue in existence as long as they are not extended, enlarged, or changed in use, and are otherwise lawfully maintained.

If the location of a nonconforming junkyard is changed for any reason, it ceases to be nonconforming and shall be treated as a new junkyard at a new location.

Terms Used In California Streets and Highways Code 746.2

  • Junkyard: means any establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated, or used for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk, or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard. See California Streets and Highways Code 746

(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 919.)