Except as hereinafter described, it shall be unlawful for any
person to hold a garage sale or lawn/yard sale without first obtaining
a license in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
At a time not less than seven days prior to the sale, applicants
for a license under this chapter must file with the Borough Secretary
an application in writing on a form to be furnished by the Borough,
which shall give the following information:
A. Name and address of applicant.
E. A statement affirming that the goods to be sold belong to the applicant
or his household, and that said goods have not been purchased or obtained
solely for this sale, with the exception of charities and service
organizations as exempted by this chapter.
Upon payment of fees as listed in §
249-4, and upon determination by the Borough Secretary that the application meets all the requirements for a license, the Borough Secretary shall issue a license.
A license for a garage or lawn/yard sale shall be valid for
two consecutive days only.
The license must be conspicuously displayed at all times during
sales.
Garage sales and lawn/yard sales shall be held only between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
A license granted under this chapter does not permit encroachment
on the right-of-way (sidewalk or street).
Only one two-foot-by-three-foot sign shall be permitted advertising
the garage sales and lawn/yard sales. Such sign shall be located upon
the premises where the sale occurs and shall be removed promptly upon
the completion of the sale.
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
I, Enforcement; General Penalty, of this Code.