[Adopted 1-13-1987 by Ord. No. 1316
(Ch. 195, Art. III, of the 1990 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any structure whose principal purpose is the storage of merchandise
or commodities for ultimate transportation to a separate location for sale
or other disposition.
The retail sale of any goods or commodities from any warehouse to
the public for the purpose of reducing inventory or sale of seasonal stock.
Any warehouse shall be permitted to conduct a warehouse sale at its
location not more frequently than four times during the calendar year upon
compliance with the provisions of this article.
A.
Prior to the conducting of any warehouse sale, the owner
of any property on which such warehouse is located and from which such sale
is to be conducted shall make application to the Code Enforcement Officer
of the Township of Franklin for authorization to conduct such sale. Such application
shall be made not less than 10 business days in advance of the date scheduled
for the sale.
B.
Such application shall include the following:
(1)
A sketch depicting the subject premises and all parking
facilities designated for parking by the public as well as by employees of
the applicant.
(2)
A detailed statement setting forth the method by which
the applicant shall provide for safe and adequate traffic controls during
such sale.
(3)
A detailed statement setting forth the method by which
the applicant shall provide suitable public accommodations, including but
not limited to sanitary facilities.
(4)
A detailed statement setting forth the method by which
the applicant will comply with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Fire
Code.
C.
All applications shall be accompanied by a permit application
fee in the amount of $500 for the initial application in any calendar year.
There shall be no additional fees from an applicant for subsequent applications
in any calendar year, provided that such subsequent applications are accompanied
by a certification of the applicant certifying that there has been no substantial
change to the structure or premises from that described in the initial application.
In the absence of such certification, each subsequent application in any calendar
year shall be accompanied by the aforesaid fee of $500.
Upon the receipt of a complete application, the Code Enforcement Officer
shall review such application within 10 business days and shall approve the
same if he shall determine that said sale meets the requirements of this article
and that adequate provision has been made for public health, safety and welfare,
including but not limited to adequate provisions for traffic control, sanitary
facilities and fire protection. In reviewing said application, the Code Enforcement
Officer may solicit the review of the application by other municipal officials,
including but not limited to the Director of Planning, Fire Subcode Official,
Engineer and Health Officer.
The warehouse sale shall not be conducted on any day other than Friday,
Saturday or Sunday nor earlier than the hour of 9:00 a.m. nor later than the
hour of 9:00 p.m. on such days. Additionally, no warehouse sale shall be conducted
outdoors Any permit shall be subject to such other conditions or limitations
as the Code Enforcement Officer may deem necessary or appropriate to effectuate
the provisions of this article.
