For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PERSON. Individuals, associations of individuals, partnerships, or corporations who or which conduct sales for a commission or other remuneration. PERSON shall include spouse, children, residents of a household, or other residents of a particular residential premises.
PUBLIC SALE. Any sale and delivery or offer of sale and delivery of any household furniture, furnishings, equipment, farm products, goods, wares, or merchandise from, in, about, or upon a premises, property, or residence zoned for residential use within this municipality to which the general public is invited, pursuant to any advertisement or notice by newspaper, radio, mail, individual flier, exterior graphics, or similar modes of advertising. Excluded from this definition are sales conducted by estate fiduciaries and licensed auctioneers.
YARD SALE. A sale of household goods, furniture, equipment, utensils, appliances, tools, personal clothing or effects, novelty items, glassware, farm products, or similar personal property, including, but not limited to, such sales commonly termed porch sales, garage sales, lawn sales, group family sale, rummage sale, white elephant sale, or attic sale.
(Ord. 120-84, passed 11-13-84)