In any residential district, occasional sales restricted to garages and patios not to exceed two in number on the same premises in any one calendar year, by a person who does not hold himself or herself out as engaging in, or does not habitually engage in, the business of selling such property at retail are permitted, provided that the following requirements are met.
(a) The sale shall be confined to the garage and/or patio of the premises.
(b) No new merchandise acquired solely for the purpose of resale on the premises shall be sold at such occasional sale.
(c) The duration of each such sale shall not exceed three consecutive calendar days.
(d) A permit shall be secured at least 72 hours prior to the sale and shall be prominently posted on such premises during such sale.
(e) The permit fee amount shall be as established by the city council.
(f) Only one sign shall be permitted, not to exceed two square feet in area, upon the premises where and when the sale is taking place. All other signs relating to the sale, either on or off the premises, shall be violations of this section.
(Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999)