10-8-401 Definitions.

   As used in Sections 10-8-401 through 10-8-406 hereunder, the term "Occasional Sales" shall mean those sales of goods, wares and merchandise owned by the occupant of the premises or owned by a group of persons having a common sale commonly known as garage sales, basement sales, house sales, yard sales, and rummage sales conducted on an infrequent and unscheduled basis on premises zoned or used for residential purposes. Bulk sales, the sale of multiple merchandise brought to the premises for resale or for reconditioning for resale shall be prohibited.

   The term "person", as used in the same sections shall mean any individual, firm or corporation, except a religious or eleemosynary organization.

(Added Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26900, § 2)

10-8-402 Permit required – Display.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or allow the conducting of any occasional sale on premises zoned or used for residential purposes without first having obtained a permit therefor. Application for such permit shall be made to the department of streets and sanitation. Each permit, when granted, shall be prominently displayed on the premises covered by the permit in such a manner that it is easily visible to individuals passing by the subject premises. The permit shall be valid only for the occasional sale for which it is granted.

(Added Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26900, § 2)

10-8-403 Time limitations – Frequency.

   Occasional sales shall be permitted for three consecutive days between 9:00 a.m. and sunset each day. Not more than two such occasional sales shall be conducted on the same premises within any calendar year; provided, however, that a third such sale may be conducted on the same premises if the permit applicant is moving or vacating the premises. In the event of inclement weather the occasional sale may be held in the three day period immediately following the permitted period; however, that no such sale shall exceed three total days.

(Added Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26900, § 2)

10-8-404 Signs.

   All signs advising of the occasional sale shall be confined to the premises on which the sale is conducted, and all signs advising of the sale shall be removed no later than 9:00 p.m. on the day the permit expires.

(Added Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26900, § 2)

10-8-405 Sale items to be displayed within property lines.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to display for sale any goods, wares or merchandise under the provisions of Sections 10-8-401 through 10-8-404 beyond the property line of the premises on which an occasional sale is permitted. Articles for sale may be displayed inside the garage, inside the back yard or on a side driveway of the premises if such driveway exists.

(Added Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26900, § 2)

10-8-406 Penalty – Violation.

   Any person found in violation of any of the provisions of Sections 10-8-401 through 10-8-405 shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense, and each day such violation persists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Added Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26900, § 2)