[Adopted 1-13-1987 by Ord. No. 1316 (Ch. 195, Art. III, of the 1990 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
WAREHOUSE
Any structure whose principal purpose is the storage of merchandise or commodities for ultimate transportation to a separate location for sale or other disposition.
WAREHOUSE SALE
The retail sale of any goods or commodities from any warehouse to the public for the purpose of reducing inventory or sale of seasonal stock.
A. 
Prior to the conducting of any warehouse sale, the owner of any property on which such warehouse is located and from which such sale is to be conducted shall make application to the Code Enforcement Officer of the Township of Franklin for authorization to conduct such sale. Such application shall be made not less than 10 business days in advance of the date scheduled for the sale.
B. 
Such application shall include the following:
(1) 
A sketch depicting the subject premises and all parking facilities designated for parking by the public as well as by employees of the applicant.
(2) 
A detailed statement setting forth the method by which the applicant shall provide for safe and adequate traffic controls during such sale.
(3) 
A detailed statement setting forth the method by which the applicant shall provide suitable public accommodations, including but not limited to sanitary facilities.
(4) 
A detailed statement setting forth the method by which the applicant will comply with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Fire Code.
C. 
All applications shall be accompanied by a permit application fee in the amount of $500 for the initial application in any calendar year. There shall be no additional fees from an applicant for subsequent applications in any calendar year, provided that such subsequent applications are accompanied by a certification of the applicant certifying that there has been no substantial change to the structure or premises from that described in the initial application. In the absence of such certification, each subsequent application in any calendar year shall be accompanied by the aforesaid fee of $500.
Upon the receipt of a complete application, the Code Enforcement Officer shall review such application within 10 business days and shall approve the same if they shall determine that said sale meets the requirements of this article and that adequate provision has been made for public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to adequate provisions for traffic control, sanitary facilities and fire protection. In reviewing said application, the Code Enforcement Officer may solicit the review of the application by other municipal officials, including but not limited to the Director of Planning, Fire Subcode Official, Engineer and Health Officer.
The warehouse sale shall not be conducted on any day other than Friday, Saturday or Sunday nor earlier than the hour of 9:00 a.m. nor later than the hour of 9:00 p.m. on such days. Additionally, no warehouse sale shall be conducted outdoors Any permit shall be subject to such other conditions or limitations as the Code Enforcement Officer may deem necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this article.