As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FLEA MARKET SALE
All sales of tangible personal property which are advertised
by any means whereby the public at large is or can be made aware of
said sales and which are not sponsored by a homeowner and do not take
place on the premises of said homeowner.
GARAGE SALE
All sales entitled "garage sale," "lawn sale," "attic sale,"
"rummage 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 said sale and which is sponsored by a homeowner
and takes place on the premises of said homeowner.
GOODS
Any goods, warehouse merchandise or other property capable
of being the object of a sale regulated hereunder.
PERSON
Individuals, partnerships, voluntary associations and corporations.
WEEKEND
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
All applicants subject to the provisions of this chapter shall
be required to prudently operate and conduct said activities so as
to minimize noise, debris, dust, etc. Said applicants shall be required
to have available and use containers for the storage of garbage, rubbish
and refuse accumulating on said premises. Said applicants are required
to clean or have cleaned all areas upon which their activity has been
conducted or areas affected thereby. In the event the activity is
held on Township property, it shall be required to post a cash bond
in the amount of $1,000 or sufficient security acceptable to the Township
Attorney in lieu thereof for the purpose of assuring the faithful
cleanup operations as hereinabove set forth. The applicant applying
for said license or the persons in actual control of the activity
or the agent thereof shall be responsible for cleaning up the above-referenced
area between the closing hour of the first day of operation and the
opening hour of the next day and within 24 hours after termination
of the activity, and failure to do so will result in a notice of violation
and/or cause an automatic forfeiture of the bond placed on deposit
or any part thereof necessary to enable the Township to effectuate
a prompt cleanup.
All garage and flea market sales shall be conducted between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. only.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Municipal Clerk.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be liable to the penalties stated in Chapter
1, Article
II, General Penalty, of the Township Code.