[R.O. 2006 §630.010; Ord. No. 99-58 §1, 11-1-1999]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
GARAGE SALES
Includes all sales entitled "garage sale", "lawn
sale", "attic sale", "rummage sale", "flea market sale" or
any similar casual sale of tangible personal property which is advertised
by any means whereby the public at large is or can be made aware of
such sale.
GOODS
Any goods, warehouse merchandise or other property capable
of being the object of a sale regulated under this Chapter.
PERSON
Includes individuals, partnerships, voluntary associations
and corporations.
[R.O. 2006 §630.020; Ord. No. 99-58 §1, 11-1-1999]
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a garage sale
in the City without first notifying the City Clerk's office, providing
specific information of the sale and obtaining a permit number therefor.
[R.O. 2006 §630.030; Ord. No. 99-58 §1, 11-1-1999]
A. Garage
sales shall be permitted to any one (1) person only twice within a
twelve (12) month period, no sooner than sixty (60) days apart. No
garage sale shall be allowed for more than three (3) consecutive calendar
days.
B. There
shall be no more than two (2) garage sales during a twelve (12) month
period at a single location unless the ownership of the property at
the location shall have changed subsequent to a prior sale.
C. Information
to be filed with the City Clerk's office pursuant to this Chapter
shall be as follows:
1. Name of the person, firm, group, corporation, association or organization
conducting the sale;
2. Name of the owner of the property on which the sale is to be conducted
and consent of the owner if the applicant is other than the owner;
3. Location at which the sale is to be conducted;
4. Number of days and dates of sale; and
[R.O. 2006 §630.040; Ord. No. 99-58 §1, 11-1-1999]
A. It
shall be unlawful for any person to place any sign or billboard in
the right-of-way of any public street, alley, sidewalk, municipal
park or property owned by the City or permit such sign to encroach
upon such designated premises, unless:
1. Such signs for garage sales are not posted more than three (3) days
before the beginning of such sale.
2. Such signs for garage sales are removed within three (3) days following
the last day of said event.
3. Such signs include the applicable permit number legibly written on
the front face of each sign.
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In no case may any person place, or permit to be placed, any
sign on any traffic control signs or posts.
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[R.O. 2006 §630.050; Ord. No. 99-58 §1, 11-1-1999]
A. The
provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to or affect the following
persons or sales:
1. Persons selling goods pursuant to an order or process of a court
of competent jurisdiction.
2. Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public
officials.
3. Any person selling or advertising for sale an item or items of personal
property which are specifically named or described in the advertisement
and which separate items do not exceed five (5) in number.
4. Any person holding a garage sale as part of a community wide event,
said event receiving prior approval by the Board of Aldermen.