Prior to the adoption of Ord. 16592 on 09/18/2000, Section 11-179 read as follows.

The director, or his duly authorized representative, shall inspect all junkyards licensed under this article at least once a year to determine whether such yards are being operated in accordance with the provisions of this article and other applicable provisions of law.

Junkyards with annual gross sales of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less shall pay an annual inspection fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Junkyards with annual gross sales greater than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) shall pay an annual inspection fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Inspection fees shall be paid to the business license administrator at the time of business license application or renewal.