Flea markets are allowed as a special use in the C-4, I-1, I-2; (Highway Business, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial) Zoning District. All flea markets established within the Town of Canton are required to adhere to the following regulations:
(a) A minimum lot area of two (2) acres is required.
(b) Flea market uses will not be allowed as an accessory use.
(c) Adequate and safe public restrooms and/or toilet facilities are required based on the projected occupancy and State Building Code requirements.
(d) All outdoor articles (as defined in “flea markets”), display tables and/or racks, tents, tarps, shelters, coverings of any type, or vehicles are allowed Friday through Sunday only.
(e) Any camping on premises is prohibited.
(f) Preparation and sale of perishable foods shall be regulated by G.S. §§ 130A-247 and 130A-248, and T15A NCAC 18A.2600, Chapter 106 Article 12 106-120 through 106-145, and Article 26 106-246 through 106-268.1.
(g) Sale or trade of exotic, domestic, or farm animals shall be prohibited.
(h) The property owner/lessor/rental agency shall be responsible for all products and services offered by individual vendors(tenant spaces, booths, tables, accessory uses, and the like);
(i) The property owner/lessor/rental agency is required to obtain a Town of Canton business license and shall require all vendors ( not otherwise licensed for whom a license is required or) who conduct business on a regular basis to receive a Town of Canton business license prior to operation.
(j) Any special events involving conventions, shows, or other events outside of normal operation of the flea market shall require a special events permit. This includes, but is not limited to: auctions, antique shows, traveling road shows, conventions, races, gun shows, boat shows, car shows, collective garage or yard sales, live entertainment, circuses, fairs, carnivals and festivals.
(k) A physical buffer (fencing, 8 foot tall shrubbery and the like) or a 50 foot setback on lot lines of adjacent properties.
(l) A minimum of two (2) customer parking spaces for each vendor site must be provided in an adjacent or separate lot. A parking area shall have a minimum of a 20 foot setback from any street or highway.
(m) Sales or display areas shall not encroach upon any required setback, block sidewalks or parking areas, or impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(n) A sketch plan showing dimensions shall be submitted showing all required spaces, facilities, parking and setbacks.
(o) The property must be in compliance with all Town of Canton Code of Ordinances as well as applicable county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
(p) A violation of any condition shall be grounds to revoke the special use permit as well as subject the property owner/lessor/rental agency to penalties per section 9-5032 of the Town of Canton Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. of 9/27/11; Amended by Ord. of 6/24/21)