The purpose of this bylaw is to properly control the use of
yard sales for the purpose of selling usable items which may otherwise
be discarded and to provide for the general health and safety of the
public.
As used in this bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PERSON
Any individual or group of individuals, but not including
nonprofit organizations.
PREMISES
The entire area of any parcel of land under single ownership,
including contiguous parcels and parcels lying directly across any
street or way.
YARD SALE
Includes all sales entitled "yard sale," "garage sale," "lawn
sale," "attic sale," "cellar sale," "barn sale," "tag sale," or any
similar casual sale of tangible personal property, whether or not
said sale is advertised by any means whereby the public at large is
or can be made aware of such sale.
The information to be filed with the Building Inspector upon
application for a yard sale permit shall be as follows:
A. Name and address of person to conduct said sale.
B. Name of the owner of the property on which the sale is to be conducted
and the written consent of the owner if the applicant is other than
the owner.
C. Location at which the sale is to be conducted.
D. Hours during which the sale will be held.
E. Date and nature of any past sale held within one year.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this bylaw shall
be liable to a fine of $25 for each violation. Each day shall constitute
a separate offense.