1. (1) The department may not grant a license for the establishment, maintenance, or operation of a junkyard within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any highway on the interstate or primary systems unless the junkyard is:

   1. (a) screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so the junkyard is not visible from the main-traveled-way of the system; and

   2. (b)

      1. (i) located within areas that are zoned for industrial use under county or municipal ordinances; or
      2. (ii) located within unzoned industrial areas, determined by actual land uses as defined by rules made by the department in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
2. (2) A junkyard controlled by this part may not be expanded or have its use extended except by permission of the department under rules made by the department.

Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session