CHAPTER 6
YARD SALE CONTROL
Sections:
4600 Definitions.
A “yard sale” is defined as a yard, garage, patio, or similar type sale held in any residential zone for the purpose of disposing of personal property. (Ord. 75-336; Ord. 12-1482, § 1)
4601 Permit.
No yard sale shall be conducted without a permit issued by the Administrative Services General Manager or his designated agent. (Ord. 75-336; Ord. 12-1482, § 1)
4602 Application.
An applicant for a permit shall furnish the following:
1. Full name.
2. Residence address (sale location).
3. The dates and hours of the sale.
4. A general description of the type of merchandise to be sold.
5. A declaration that the applicant is the owner of all of the property to be offered for sale and that the applicant will permit inspection by City staff and/or local law enforcement staff of all goods, products and merchandise offered or to be offered for sale.
6. A declaration that the applicant will comply with all the requirements of this Chapter. (Ord. 75-336; Ord. 12-1482, § 1)
4603 Business License.
No permit shall be issued unless the applicant has obtained a business license and paid the fee required under CMC 6310 and 6360. (Ord. 75-336; Ord. 12-1482, § 1)
4604 Duration.
Only three (3) permits per year will be issued to any one (1) address. Each such permit may be issued for a period not to exceed three (3) days or two (2) consecutive two (2) day weekends between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Ord. 75-336; Ord. 12-1482, § 1)
4605 Locations.
All display and related activity shall be conducted within the physical boundaries of the parcel address and not intrude on public right-of-way. (Ord. 75-336; Ord. 12-1482, § 1)
4606 Advertising.
No sign or other form of advertisement of a proposed yard sale shall be placed upon any public property within the City or upon any other property within the City, except upon the premises where a sale is conducted. No sign or other form of advertisement shall be exhibited for more than two (2) days prior to the day each sale period is to commence, and shall be removed by 6:00 p.m. on the termination day of each period. One (1) sign only, not exceeding fifteen (15) by twenty (20) inches in size, may be placed in the front or side yard of the premises where the sale is conducted. The sign shall be placed at least five (5) feet from the front property line, which for purposes of this Section shall be considered the inside edge of the sidewalk or, if there is no sidewalk, then the inside edge of curb. No flags, banners or similar items shall be displayed. (Ord. 75-336; Ord. 12-1482, § 1)