[Adopted as Secs. 20-9 through 20-21 of the 1963 Code; amended in its entirety 6-11-1992]
[Amended 7-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-12]
It should be unlawful for any person to peddle, vend, sell, offer for sale or auction any goods, wares or merchandise upon the streets, sidewalks or public places of the Town without having first applied for and received a license from the Chief of Police and approval of the Zoning Commission of the Town of Stratford. This chapter does not apply to the sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts from motor vehicles.
A. 
Any person desiring to secure the license required by § 116-11 shall apply therefor in writing over his signature to the Chief of Police on forms provided by the Town, and such application shall state:
(1) 
The name and address of the applicant.
(2) 
The name and address of the person by whom employed.
(3) 
The length of service of such applicant with such employer.
(4) 
The place of residence and nature of the employment of the applicant during the last preceding year.
(5) 
The nature or character of the goods, wares, merchandise or services to be offered by the applicant.
(6) 
The personal description of the applicant.
B. 
The application required by Subsection A above shall be accompanied by such credentials and other evidence of good moral character and identity of the applicant as may be reasonably required by the Chief of Police.
C. 
Said applicant shall also submit such information as required by the Zoning Commission to determine any effect on traffic or parking conditions, the product or products involved, the proposed location and any potential noise, refuse or congestion problems.
If the Chief of Police shall determine after reasonable investigation that the applicant for the license required by § 116-11 is of good moral character and proposes to engage in a lawful and legitimate commercial or professional enterprise, he shall then issue the license applied for, which license shall expire on the 31st day of December of the year in which such license shall have been issued. The fee for such license shall be $10; provided, however, that in place of such license the Chief of Police may issue a special license to persons who may desire to sell novelties or toys, which license shall expire on the third day after being issued. The fee for such special license shall be $5.
All persons licensed by the Chief of Police shall be issued a suitable badge bearing the words "licensed vendor" or "special license," as the case may be, the number of such license and the year for which such license is issued or, in the case of special licenses, the date upon which such license expires. Licenses or special licenses shall be carried at all times, and badges shall be conspicuously exposed on the breast while the licensees are engaged in the business for which such licenses and badges are issued.
[Amended 7-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-12]
The license issued pursuant to § 116-11 may be revoked for the balance of that license year by the Chief of Police for violations by the holder thereof of any of the ordinances of the Town of Stratford or any state or federal law.
[Amended 7-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-12]
Any person in violation any of the provisions of §§ 116-11 through 116-15 shall be fined $100 per day for each offense. Violators of this article shall have the right to file a written appeal to the Office of Citation Hearings within 15 days from the date of the imposition of the fines. Payment of fines and revocation of vendor’s license shall be stayed until the appeal has been heard and ruled on by a Citation Hearing Officer in accordance with §§ 6-1 through 6-11 of the Stratford Town Code.
[Amended 7-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-12; 5-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08]
A. 
Except as otherwise provided by ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any unlicensed or unauthorized person to vend or peddle upon the public streets, public property, school property, or property of the Town of Stratford from any type of motor vehicle, trailer, cart or other mobile facility.
B. 
Any person who violates this section shall be fined $100 per day for each offense. Violators of this article shall have the right to file a written appeal to the Office of Citation Hearings within 15 days from the date of the imposition of the fine. Payment of fines and revocation of vendor's license shall be stayed until the appeal has been heard and ruled on by a Citation Hearing Officer in accordance with §§ 6-1 through 6-11 of the Stratford Town Code.
C. 
Authorized vendors. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit a properly licensed vendor from operating a mobile refreshment stand, or vending from a specific location upon property of the Town of Stratford, provided that:
(1) 
Such operator or vendor has in effect a current written agreement with the Town of Stratford authorizing such activity;
(2) 
Such operator or vendor holds all necessary permits, licenses and/or approvals to conduct such activity.
A. 
Exception for displays adjacent to stores. Except for being subject to Zoning Commission approval, nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prohibit persons having an established place of business in the Town from using the sidewalks or areas adjacent to their places of business for the display of their goods, wares or merchandise, nor shall a license be required for the same.
B. 
Exception for farmers and gardeners. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to require a license for sales by farmers and gardeners of the produce of their farms and gardens or the sale, distribution and delivery of milk, teas, coffees, spices, groceries, meats and bakery goods.
C. 
Exception for nonprofit organizations.
(1) 
Except for being subject to Zoning Commission approval, any organization, society, association or corporation desiring to peddle or vend any articles of merchandise upon the streets, in business buildings, by house-to-house canvass or in public places for a charitable, religious, patriotic or philanthropic purpose shall be exempt from the provisions of this article, provided that there is filed with the Chief of Police a sworn application, in writing, on forms provided for that purpose, which shall give the following information:
(a) 
The name and purpose of the cause for which the permit is sought.
(b) 
The names and addresses of the officers and directors of the organization.
(c) 
The period during which solicitation is to be carried on.
(d) 
Whether or not any commission, fees or wages are a part of such solicitation and the amount thereof.
(2) 
Upon being satisfied that such organization, association or corporation is a religious, charitable, patriotic or philanthropic organization, the Chief of Police shall issue a permit without charge to such organization, association or corporation to solicit in the Town. Such organization, association or corporation shall furnish all of its members, agents or representatives engaged in such solicitation credentials, in writing, stating the name of the organization, the name of the agent and the purpose of the solicitation.
D. 
Exception for operation of a mobile refreshment stand at the Birdseye Boat Launch. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the operation of a mobile refreshment stand approved by the Health Department for the Town of Stratford at the Birdseye Boat Launch, pursuant to a valid written agreement with the Town of Stratford, provided that:
[Added 5-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08]
(1) 
Such operator is not in breach of such written agreement; and
(2) 
Such operator holds all necessary permits, licenses and/or approvals to operate a mobile refreshment stand at such location and such operator is not in violation of any conditions thereof.
E. 
Exception for operation of a mobile refreshment stand at special events. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the operation of a mobile refreshment stand at a specific location upon property of the Town of Stratford during special events, provided that such operator obtains all necessary permits, licenses and/or approvals from the Police Department, Fire Department, Health Department and any other governmental body having jurisdiction over such activity and provided that such operator is not in breach of any conditions thereof. The term "special event" shall include any single or multiple day events that are located upon property of the Town of Stratford, which includes but is not limited to, fairs, carnivals, festivals or similar themed events which are limited to a specific location for a specified time period.
[Added 5-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-08]