As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
GARAGE SALE
Includes all sales titled "garage sale," "lawn sale," "attic
sale" or "rummage sale" or 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.
GOODS
Includes any goods, warehouse merchandise or other property
capable of being the object of a sale regulated hereunder.
PERSON
Includes individuals, partnerships, voluntary associations
and corporations.
[Amended 8-23-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-25]
A. It shall be unlawful for any person
to conduct a garage sale within the Township of Pequannock without
first filing with the Township Clerk the information hereinafter specified
and obtaining from such Clerk a license to do so.
B. The fee for such license shall be and the same is hereby fixed as provided in Chapter
152, Fees.
The information to be filed with the Township Clerk pursuant
to this chapter shall be as follows:
A. The name of the person, firm,
group, corporation, association or organization conducting said sale.
B. The name of the owner of the property
on which the sale is to be conducted, together with consent in writing
by the owner if the applicant is other than the owner.
C. The location at which the sale
is to be conducted.
D. The number of days of the sale
and the hours of the sale.
E. Whether or not the applicant has
been issued any other vendor's license by any other local, state or
federal agency.
F. An affirmation or sworn statement
by the person signing that the information given is true.
All garage sales shall be conducted between the hours of 9:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
[Amended 8-23-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-25]
Signs directing or advertising a garage sale may be placed on
the property where the sale is to be conducted. Applicants are permitted
to place one off-site sign, as described below, on the property of
another, with that property owner's consent. No signs for advertising
or directing customers are to be posted on any vehicle, trailer or
utility pole. The signs shall not exceed two by two by two feet in
size and cannot be placed on the premises earlier than one week prior
to the sale and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale has
terminated.