The purpose of this chapter is to control and regulate the manner, method and frequency of garage sales, yard sales and basement sales or similar type activities in order to promote the safety, public health, convenience and general welfare of the community.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township of Washington (now Township of Robbinsville) 12-31-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-37 as § 3-3 of the 2001 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Any sale of goods, new or used, from or at a residential location by the owner of the premises or anyone acting with the owner's permission or on the owner's behalf.
Any sale of goods, new or used, from or at a residential location by the owner of the premises or anyone acting with the owner's permission or on the owner's behalf.
An individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity.
Property used for human habitation, including but not limited to:
[Added 8-30-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-29]
Any sale of goods, new or used, from or at a residential location by the owner of the premises or anyone acting with the owner's permission or on the owner's behalf.
[Amended 8-30-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-29]
No person shall conduct a garage sale, yard sale or basement sale or similar activity from any residential property more frequently than twice yearly on the same premises.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Officer and/or by the members of the Township Police Department.