In this article, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context indicates otherwise:
Garage sale.
Sometimes also referred to but not limited to “backyard sale,” “yard sale,” or “porch sale.” A sale or an offer for sale of miscellaneous items to the general public, upon residential property not otherwise being used for commercial purposes.
Occupant.
Either the owner-occupant of the premises whereon such sale is to be conducted, or the tenant of the owner, provided such tenant is actually residing upon such premises, and dependent members of the immediate family of such owner, occupant or tenant.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.001)
(a) 
A person commits an offense under this article if he fails to comply with any of the requirements of this article, other ordinances or laws of the city or the state.
(b) 
A culpable mental state is not required for the commission of an offense under this article.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.002; Ordinance O-12-03-22-VI2, sec. I (1), adopted 3/22/12)
Any person found to be violating any term or provision of this article shall be subject to a fine in accordance with section 1.01.009 of this code for each offense. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.003)
No person other than the occupant shall conduct a garage sale. No occupant shall conduct a garage sale if such a sale has been conducted upon the same property or premises within the period of six (6) months immediately preceding the date of the commencement of the proposed sale.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.004)
No person shall sell or offer for sale at a garage sale merchandise other than used and discarded items of personal property.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.005)
A garage sale shall not be conducted for a period exceeding three (3) consecutive calendar days.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.006)
All garage sales shall be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.007)
The garage sale shall be conducted in such a manner by the occupant so as not to create a disturbance or become a nuisance in the neighborhood, including parking.
(2007 Code, sec. 4.05.008)
There shall be no more than two city-wide garage sales permitted each calendar year, unless previous permission is approved by the city council.
(Ordinance O-12-03-22-VI2, sec. I (3), adopted 3/22/12)