A yard sale may be advertised to the public by means of newspapers,
radio, television, cablevision, handbills and signs. In the event
an applicant chooses to advertise a permitted yard sale by means of
signage or handbills, the following restrictions shall apply:
A. No more than two signs may be placed upon the property where the
yard sale is to be held.
B. Signs and handbills cannot be placed on utility poles, public property
including rights-of-way, nor may signs be placed on private property
other than the site where the yard sale is to be held. Handbills may
be posted on private bulletin boards or inside places of business
with the consent of the owner.
C. A sign is limited to four square feet or less and shall not be illuminated
or animated.
D. A sign may not be displayed more than one day prior to the commencement
date of the sale and must be removed immediately following the conclusion
of the sale.
Any charitable or public service institution, association, club,
body not organized or conducted for private gain shall be exempt.
The following individuals shall enforce this chapter: the Town
Manager, any duly sworn police officer, or the Code Enforcement Officer.
Said enforcement officials shall have the authority to cease the operation
of any yard sale which blocks or obstructs vehicular traffic; or in
any way causes or creates a hazardous driving condition; or in any
way causes or creates conditions which are detrimental to the public
peace, health, safety, or welfare; or is otherwise conducted in violation
of this chapter.
[Amended 10-28-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-16]
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall pay such fines as set out in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.