[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Geneseo
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-13-1987 by L.L. No. 5-1987]
It is the intent of this article to prohibit the infringement
of any business in any established residential area and, in so doing,
to regulate the term and frequency of a personal property sale, such
as a garage sale, porch, basement or yard sale or other similar type
of sale, so as not to disturb or disrupt the residential environment
of the area.
No permit is required.
A.
Any person desirous of holding a personal property sale, such as
but not limited to a garage sale or basement, porch or yard sale for
the resale of used household property, clothing or any personal property
items which are owned by the residents of the premises, shall be limited
to two such sales per calendar year for a maximum of three consecutive
days per sale, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B.
No signs, posters or other advertising materials shall be placed
upon or attached to any public properties, such as but not limited
to telephone poles, or upon public roads or highways.
A police officer or any other official designated by any Town
ordinance or by the Town Board to make inspections or to enforce the
same shall have the right of entry to any premises showing evidence
of a personal property sale, for the purpose of enforcement or inspection,
and he may close the premises from such a sale or arrest any person
who violates the provisions of this article.
Each violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine
of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days,
or both.
