For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84)
(A) No property owner or householder shall hold or conduct more than one household sale or garage sale on his property or at his residence in any one calendar year quarter, and the sale shall not be conducted for a longer period than four consecutive days.
(B) Calendar year quarters as herein used are:
(1) First quarter: January 1 through March 31;
(2) Second quarter: April 1 through June 30;
(3) Third quarter: July 1 through September 30; and
(4) Fourth quarter: October 1 through December 31.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84)
Household and garage sales may be advertised only by signs on the property of the property owner or resident or by radio, television and newspaper advertising. No off-premise signs are permitted.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84) Penalty, see § 111.99
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, and the sale of more than one individual item not offered for sale by public display or by signs concerning a sale or place of sale; and
(B) Sales commonly referred to as “rummage sales,” conducted by members of fraternal, civic, patriotic, religious, service, charitable, educational organizations.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84)
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, and the sale of more than one individual item not offered for sale by public display or by signs concerning a sale or place of sale; and
(B) Sales commonly referred to as “rummage sales,” conducted by members of fraternal, civic, patriotic, religious, service, charitable, educational organizations.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84)
No permit, permit fee or notice to the city is required for holding the activities as permitted herein.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84)
Property owners or householders presumed to be in violation of this chapter shall be served with a copy of this chapter at least 96 hours before any enforcement action is commenced; however, the property owner or householder, once served, shall be presumed to be advised of the existence of this chapter; and any further presumed violations by a person may cause enforcement action without a notice.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84)
Any person, persons, firms, organizations, associations or corporations in violation hereof commits a Class A violation. Each day will be a separate violation.
(Ord. 1533, passed 9-10-84)