1343.04 EXCEPTIONS.

   (a)    Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to include the sale by any person of products raised or manufactured by himself, nor shall this chapter be construed to include the sale of goods, wares or merchandise sold pursuant to the order of any court of competent jurisdiction of this State or of the United States, when such sales are to be made in or on a building, structure and/or premises under the jurisdiction of such court. When such sales are in building structures and/or premises not under the jurisdiction of such court and not being used for the sale of similar products, the City Building Code shall apply and an application shall be made as provided in Section 1343.03 . Upon the payment of an inspection fee of ten dollars ($10.00), a permit shall be issued by the Building Official.

   (b)    Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to include sales such as rummage sales, bake sales, Christmas tree sales, etc. by churches, schools, their auxiliaries and charitable organizations.

   (c)    Combustible Christmas trees (not growing) may be sold in accordance with the following conditions:

      (1)    That a Christmas tree permit be secured as hereinafter provided.

      (2)    That all safety provisions of the City Building Code, the Zoning Code and the rules of the Building Official are complied with.

      (3)    That application shall be made to and approved by the Department of Building and Zoning Inspection.

      (4)    That a permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) be paid by any person, firm or corporation, except those presently engaged in business in the City and selling such Christmas trees on their own premises.

      (5)    That a deposit of ten dollars ($10.00) be made by any person, firm or corporation holding a Christmas tree permit to guarantee that all remaining trees and other combustible materials shall be removed from the premises, and that such premises shall be put in as good or better condition than when the permit was issued, not later than January 10 of the following year. Such deposit shall then be refunded upon inspection and approval by the Building Official.

         (Ord. 196-1962. Passed 11-20-62.)