For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
GARAGE SALES:
All general sales, open to the public, conducted from or on any property in the city for the purpose of disposing of personal property including, but not limited to, all sales entitled "garage", "lawn", "yard", "attic", "porch", "room", "backyard", "patio", "flea market" or "rummage" sale. This definition shall not include a situation where no more than five (5) specific items are held out for sale and all advertisement of such sale specifically names those items to be sold.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION:
Includes, but is not limited to, fraternal organizations, hobby societies, educational societies, historical societies, museums, hospital auxiliary groups, churches, church auxiliary organizations, student groups and parent-teacher organizations.
PERSON:
Any corporation, individual or members of a family conducting the sale, but shall not include nonprofit organizations.
(Ord. 468, 11-14-1994)
Persons desiring to conduct a garage sale shall first obtain a permit prior to any advertising of the sale. Permits shall be obtained from the city clerk-treasurer’s office, a fee for which shall be five dollars ($5.00) for each sale, which shall not exceed three (3) consecutive days.
(Ord. 468, 11-14-1994)
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Supervision: Garage sales shall be supervised by and are the responsibility of the occupant of the property. This person shall not allow vehicles to impede the passage of traffic on any public road in the area of the property.
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Safety Hazards Prohibited: No yard sale shall be allowed if, in the opinion of the city police and fire departments, it may constitute a traffic, fire or other safety hazard.
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Use Of Public Right Of Way: Personal property shall not be displayed on any public right of way.
(Ord. 468, 11-14-1994)
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No person shall operate, conduct, manage, allow or permit a garage sale upon his premises or other property under his control more often than three (3) times per calendar year.
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Said sale shall not be continued for a period of more than three (3) consecutive days and may be conducted only between the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. and eight o’clock (8:00) P.M.
(Ord. 468, 11-14-1994)
Signs, cards or placards advertising a garage sale shall not be attached to any public structures, signs or traffic control devices, nor to any utility poles. Signs may only be placed on property owned by the person conducting the sale, or on property where an owner gives consent to post such a sign. Signs shall not be posted more than seventy two (72) hours prior to the sale and shall be removed within twenty four (24) hours after the sale is completed.
(Ord. 468, 11-14-1994)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code, and each day the violation continues shall be considered a separate violation.
(Ord. 468, 11-14-1994; amd. 2006 Code)