The intent of this article is to establish regulations and procedures
for the outdoor sale of seasonal items and holiday decorations in
the Borough of Edgewater.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SEASONAL ITEMS and/or HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Displays erected on a seasonal basis in observance of religious,
national or state holidays throughout the year, including, but not
limited to, Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, garland, etc.
TEMPORARY MERCHANT
A merchant or vendor who chooses a specific location within
the Borough upon which to erect or park a cart, tent, wagon, truck
or stand from which to engage in merchandising, with the intent to
return to the same location each day. A temporary merchant must not
have a vested interested in the location, must have the written permission
from the owner(s) of the location to conduct the sale of the intended
products, and must obtain a temporary business license pursuant to
this article.
[Amended 12-17-2012 by Ord. No. 1485-2012; 9-15-2014 by Ord. No. 1512-2014]
The outdoor sale as permitted in this article may be conducted
on any vacant lot or on such other land which, in the discretion of
the Borough Clerk or his or her designee, shall be deemed sufficient,
suitable or compatible within the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, MXD-1, MXD-2,
MXD-3, OR-1 and PD Zoning Districts of the Borough of Edgewater. Seasonal
items and holiday decorations for sale, or storage for sale, shall
be stored in a manner which is safe and not a fire hazard.
All licenses shall commence no more than 45 days prior to the
date of observance of the religious, national or state holiday(s)
for which the temporary license is sought and shall expire five days
after said date of observation.
Any person determined to have violated any provision of this
article shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 nor less
than $100.