For the purposes of this article, the following definitions
shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning:
Garage sale.
The offering for sale of personal property belonging to the
person or persons residing on the premises where the sale is being
conducted. Such personal property must not have been purchased for
resale. Includes similar activities by any other name, such as yard
sale, estate sale, etc.
(Ordinance 081208-04, sec. I.A,
adopted 12/8/08)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall
be deemed guilty of a class C misdemeanor and fined in accordance
with provisions of state law for class C misdemeanors.
(Ordinance 081208-04, sec. III,
adopted 12/8/08)
The city police department shall have responsibility for enforcement
of the provisions of this article and shall issue citations to violators
as deemed necessary.
(Ordinance 081208-04, sec. II, adopted 12/8/08)
A permit to conduct a garage sale and erect signs must be obtained
from city hall. The cost of such permit shall be in the amount established
by city council. The permit must be displayed on the property where
the sale occurs in a manner allowing it to be visible from the street.
(Ordinance 081208-04, sec. I.B,
adopted 12/8/08)
Garage sales may only be conducted between the hours of sunrise
and sunset and may not be conducted for more than three consecutive
days. No more than three sales per year at the same location shall
be permitted.
(Ordinance 081208-04, sec. I.C,
adopted 12/8/08)
(a) Garage
sale signs must be posted on private property only. Each sign shall
be no larger than 288 square inches each face. Signs shall not be
posted on utility poles or the street right-of-way.
(b) Garage
sale signs must not be posted more than three days before the first
day of the sale and must be removed within 24 hours after the last
day of the sale.
(c) Garage
sale signs shall not cause undue traffic congestion or create a disturbance
nuisance or breach of the peace.
(Ordinance 081208-04, sec. I.D–F,
adopted 12/8/08)
It shall be the duty of the persons conducting the garage sale
to remove all accessories to the sale after its completion and restore
the premises to the state and condition that existed prior to the
sale.
(Ordinance 081208-04, sec. I.G,
adopted 12/8/08)