Chapter 5.98
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
Sections:
5.98.050 Residential real estate signs.
5.98.070 Reserved.
5.98.080 Reserved.
5.98.010 License required.
No person, firm or corporation shall operate as a broker of real estate without first having obtained a license therefor as is provided in this chapter. This chapter shall not be construed to require an additional broker’s license for employees of a licensed broker.
5.98.020 Application.
Applications for real estate broker’s licenses shall be made in writing to the village clerk. It shall be the duty of the clerk to cause or make an investigation into the character of such applicant.
5.98.030 Fee.
The annual fee for a real estate broker’s license shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars for each location or office from which such business is conducted. (Ord. 2002-07 § 47, 2002; Ord. 89-5 § 45, 1989; Ord. 84-5 § 39, 1985)
5.98.040 Fraud.
It is unlawful for any person operating as a real estate broker to practice fraud or deception or to make false pretense of any kind, or to represent both parties to a transaction without the consent and knowledge of both parties.
5.98.050 Residential real estate signs.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to place any residential real estate signs on any property located within the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts except as follows:
B. One sign not exceeding six square feet or two feet by three feet, to be placed on the property or in the window communicating that the property or premises is for sale, for rent, sold or open house. It may list the name of a real estate broker with a phone number for the acceptance of inquiries. These signs shall not be placed at a location other than the property being advertised. These signs shall not be placed on public parkways, utility poles, fences or trees and shall not obstruct public sidewalks.
C. No sign shall be closer than ten feet from the side and rear lot lines nor closer to the front lot line than one-half the depth of the front yard. No sign shall be affixed to the outside of a structure.
D. Sign shall be removed within forty-eight hours of real estate closing of sale or rental.
E. Residential real estate signs erected in violation of this chapter are subject to immediate removal without notice. (Ord. 97-32 § 1, 1998; Ord. 94-25 § 1, 1994; Ord. 92-5 § 1, 1992)
5.98.060 Signs defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, the “signs” mentioned in RMC 5.98.050 are defined to mean any structure and all parts composing the same, together with the frame, background or supports therefor which are used for advertising or display purposes, or any statuary, sculpture, molding or casting used for advertising or display purposes, or any flags, bunting or material used for display purposes or advertising purposes, including but not limited to placards, cards, structures or areas carrying the following or similar words: “For Sale,” “Sold,” “Open House,” “New House,” “Home Inspection,” “Visitors Invited,” “Installed By,” or “Built By.”
5.98.070 Reserved.
5.98.080 Reserved.
5.98.090 Enforcement.
RMC 5.98.050 shall be enforced by the police department of the village of Riverdale. (Ord. 85-19 § 1, 1985)