(a) Any person who occupies residential property within the City, may, upon application to the City Clerk, obtain a certificate authorizing the holding of a sale of their personal goods and merchandise at their home for a period of no longer than three days during any period, such sale commonly called a garage or yard sale.
(b) No person shall be allowed to obtain more than three such permits during any twelve month calendar period, nor shall any person be allowed a certificate within a period of 30 days from the date of the previous issued certificate. Further, no more than three (3) certificates shall be issued for any location during the calendar year.
(c) A fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be charged for such certificate.
(d) The merchandise sold shall not be purchased specifically for resale, but shall be primarily personal belongings of the party holding such sale.
(e) Two or more parties may combine in application for a permit of such sale.
(5-10-04)