[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 1]
The following words and phrases, as used in this Part 7, shall
have the following meanings and definitions:
The display for sale by auction of an assortment of any new
or used furniture, sporting goods, fixtures, vehicles, equipment,
food, clothing, metal, glass, paper, rubber, synthetics, household
goods or rummage conducted upon private premises and conducted by
the owner, resident, or other nonprofessional auctioneer, whether
compensated or not.
Any dwelling house, building, or other structure designed
or used, either wholly or in part, for private residential purposes,
whether inhabited or temporarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant,
and shall include any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, porch, garage,
basement, steps or vestibule belonging or appurtenant to such dwelling
house, or other structure.
The display for sale, barter, or exchange of an assortment
of any new or used furniture, sporting goods, fixtures, vehicles,
equipment, clothing, or rummage conducted upon private premises, otherwise
known as "yard sales." The sale of not more than five items on a nonrecurring
basis, such as an automobile, truck, trailer, boat, outboard motor,
tractor, garden tractor, power mower, snow blower, piece of furniture
or appliance and other similar large items, are not included in the
foregoing definition.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 2]
No private sale or private auction shall be conducted within
the Borough of Gettysburg except in conformance with the provisions
of this Part 7.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 3]
No private sale or private auction shall be conducted within
the Borough of Gettysburg unless a permit shall have first been issued
by the Zoning Officer permitting same, and no permit shall be issued
for more than two consecutive days.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 4]
Private sales or private auctions conducted within the Borough
of Gettysburg shall be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset on
the days for which a permit is issued.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 5]
Nothing herein contained shall apply to a sale held under a
judicial order, judgment or decree, or a writ issued out of any court.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 6]
Upon filing written application with the Borough Zoning Officer
stating the date and place where the private sale or private auction
is to be conducted and the type of merchandise to be sold, together
with the filing fee, the Borough Zoning Officer shall issue a sale
permit authorizing same, and the sale permit shall be displayed on
the date of the sale in the proximity of the material being offered
and in clear view from the street.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 7; as amended by Ord.
1065-88, 2/8/1988; and by Ord. 1174-95, 1/9/1995]
There shall be a fee for the issuance of said permit in such
amount as shall be fixed by resolution of Borough Council from time
to time.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 8]
No person, firm or corporation shall be issued more than two
permits within a six-month period; nor shall more than two permits
be issued for any one location within a six-month period.
[Ord. 1004, 3/14/1983, § 9; as amended by Ord.
1028-85, 8/12/1985; and by Ord. 1236-99, 12/13/1999, § 13-2]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this Part shall pay a fine not exceeding $600 and/or be subject
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days.
