§ 14-208. Yard sales.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Garage sale means any sale operated out of a single-family, dual-family dwelling or multiple-family dwelling; provided, however, that no permit described in this section will be issued for a garage sale operated out of a dual-family or multiple-family dwelling without the written permission of the owner.

Goods means any goods, wares, merchandise or other property capable of being the object of a sale regulated hereunder.

(b)

Permits. Each person holding a garage sale shall obtain a permit from the city clerk. The permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed seven consecutive full days. Such permits shall not be issued more than twice during any calendar year to the same person or address. Each permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises of the garage sale.

(c)

Placement of goods and signs. No goods shall be placed within 15 feet of the edge of the curb or street in the front yard, or side yards in corner lots. Garage sale signs may be erected on private property on which the sale is being conducted and other private property with the permission of the owner. All signs shall be removed when the sale is over.

(Code 1967, §§ 10-1, 10-2, 10-3; Ord. No. 1285, § 1, 2-3-1997)