[Added 8-9-2016 by ordinance (Res. No. 153-2016)]
A.
The offer for sale by means of a yard sale of property which has
been specifically acquired for resale, or the consignment of which
has been accepted for display and offer for sale at a yard sale, is
specifically prohibited.
B.
A resident of the Town may conduct sales commonly known as "yard
sales" at the resident's dwelling, or at the dwelling of another resident
of the Town, under conditions specified herein below:
(1)
Not more than three yard sales shall be held at any one dwelling
during the calendar year.
(2)
No person shall participate in, including having property sold
at, more than three yard sales in the Town during the calendar year,
regardless of whether such additional sale is held at the individual's
dwelling or at the dwelling of another person.
(3)
Yard sales shall be limited to two days in duration, which days
must be consecutive, for a period of not more than 10 hours each day.
Inclement weather may extend the period of time equal to the days
lost.
(4)
No foods may be sold except as allowed by the Chemung County
Health Department.
(5)
The provisions of the Town of Southport Code § 525-90, Signs, shall apply. Signs may be posted for a period not to exceed four consecutive days, including the day or days of the sale itself. All signs must be removed within 24 hours after the conclusion of the sale. Any signage placed on other than authorized property shall be subject to seizure without notice.
(6)
Yard sales conducted on the common area of apartment buildings
and mobile home parks require a permission letter from the property
manager.
(7)
A yard sale is not permitted in a business or commercial location,
or anywhere that it is specifically prohibited by zoning, except as
authorized under a valid business permit or site plan.
