California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 746.2

Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 919.

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.

Cite this section

Cal. Sts. & High. Code § 746.2 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/shc/division-1-state-highways/chapter-3-the-care-and-protection-of-state-highways/article-5-control-of-junkyards-scrap-metal-processing-facilities-and-automobile-dismantling-facilities/section-746.2

Other sections in Article 5 - Control of Junkyards, Scrap Metal Processing Facilities, and Automobile Dismantling Facilities

§ 745§ 746§ 746.1§ 746.2§ 746.3§ 747§ 747.1§ 748§ 749§ 751§ 751.1§ 752§ 753§ 754§ 755§ 756§ 757§ 758§ 759§ 759.3

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