Which would be dealt with by a HOA.  Zoning laws and court most likely just made him stop running the business. Area is zoned Residential not Commercial or Industrial which would allow a salvage business to operate.  If he is no longer operating a business this is simply an asthetics issue on private property.  We should all be nervous if Government of any sort decides it can enter your personal property and seize your personal property at will.  One man's junk is another mans treasure.  Is he dumping oil or hazardous materials? Call DEC another resource for environmental subject matter.