Chapter 5.16
GARAGE SALES
Sections:
5.16.020 Frequency and duration restrictions.
5.16.010 Definition.
For the purpose of this chapter, the term “garage sale” shall mean any sale, displaying for sale, or offering to sell personal belongings within the city limits by any individual or group of individuals from a location viewable to the general public upon any private residential property, including but not limited to garages, porches, carports, yards, etc. [Ord. 518-2013 (Exh. A)].
5.16.020 Frequency and duration restrictions.
A. No person shall conduct a garage sale if any such similar sale has been conducted on the same property within the prior 60 days, and such sale shall not be conducted for a longer period than 72 continuous hours.
B. Garage sales shall not be open to the general public earlier than 7:00 a.m. [Ord. 518-2013 (Exh. A); Ord. 332 § 1, 1995. Formerly 5.16.010].
5.16.030 Advertising signs.
Signs advertising a garage sale shall be displayed only on the property of the residence where the garage sale is being conducted, and shall not be placed on public property, utility poles or on public rights-of-way. Any posted signs must be removed within 24 hours of the termination of such garage sale. [Ord. 518-2013 (Exh. A); Ord. 332 § 2, 1995. Formerly 5.16.020].
5.16.040 Exemptions.
The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. The offering for sale of one item by public display with a sign indicating the item is for sale;
B. Sales involving one or more individual items where no offer to sell is publicly displayed in printed materials or embodied in signs concerning a sale or place of sale posted on the premises; and
C. Sales pursuant to a duly authorized home occupation. [Ord. 518-2013 (Exh. A)].
5.16.050 Permit not required.
No permit, permit fee or notice to the city shall be required for conducting a garage sale. [Ord. 518-2013 (Exh. A)].
5.16.060 Violation – Penalty.
Violation of any provision of this chapter is punishable, upon conviction, by a fine in the maximum amount of $250.00. Each day such violation continues will be considered a separate violation. [Ord. 518-2013 (Exh. A); Ord. 332 § 3, 1995. Formerly 5.16.030].