When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural
number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
GARAGE SALE. The sale or offering for sale of new, used or secondhand items of personal property at any one residential premises at any one time. This shall include all sales in residential areas entitled "garage sale," "yard sale," "tag sale," "porch sale," "lawn sale," "attic sale," "basement sale," "rummage sale," "flea market sale" or any similar casual sale of tangible personal property.
GOODS. Any goods, warehouse merchandise or other personal property capable of being the object of a sale regulated hereunder.
MUNICIPALITY. All residential dwellings located within any type of zone, zoned area, zoning district, whether or not said areas or zones are residential, business, commercial or otherwise, within the geographic boundaries of the City of Berne.
PERSONS. Individuals, partnerships, family groups, voluntary associations and corporations.
(Ord. 658, passed 8-25-14)