The City Council finds:
(A) Nonregulated garage sales are causing annoyance to citizens and congestion in the streets;
(B) It is necessary to prohibit the infringement by such nonregulated sales in established residential areas by regulating the term and frequency of garage sales, so as not to disturb or disrupt the residential environment of such area and to prevent the interference with the orderly operation of businesses licensed to do business within the city;
(C) No control is sought of sales by individuals selling their household or personal items; and
(D) An ordinance should be enacted not to prevent but to regulate garage sales for the safety and welfare of the city’s citizens.
(‘90 Code, § 12.2-1) (Ord. passed 3-8-82)