[Code 1959, § 20.452]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Means any sale entitled "garage sale," "basement sale," "yard
sale," "estate sale," "moving sale," "porch sale," "attic sale," "rummage
sale," "flea market sale" or any other similar type of casual sale
of tangible property on the premises of a residence, which is advertised
by any means whereby the public at large is or can be made aware of
such sale.
Means and includes any goods, wares, merchandise or other
property not purchased for the purpose of resale.
Means every person engaged in the retail sale and delivery
of goods, wares or merchandise, unless his goods, wares or merchandise
shall have been assessed for taxation in the Village during the current
year.
[Code 1959, § 20.451]
No person stall engage in the temporary business of selling
goods, wares or merchandise at retail within the Village from any
lot, premises, building, room or structure without first obtaining
a license. No such license shall be granted except upon certification
of the Chief of Police and Village treasurer. Proof of sufficient
insurance and payment of a license fee as established from time to
time by resolution of the Village council are required. Individuals
conducting residential garage sales shall be exempt from such license
fee requirement. Persons having regularly established places of business
in the Village, who are not otherwise subject to this article, shall
not become subject to this article because of making incidental sales
or deliveries.
[Code 1959, § 20.453]
No license shall be granted to any person owning any personal
property taxes or other indebtedness to the Village, or who contemplates
using any personal property on which personal property taxes are owing
in the operation of such business, and the treasurer shall certify
to the applicant's qualifications with respect to such indebtedness.
[Code 1959, § 20.454]
Any person selling, or offering for sale, any goods, wares or merchandise on behalf, and solely for the benefit, of any recognized public, charitable or religious purpose shall, after meeting all other requirements, be granted a license without payment of the fee required by § 22-72, except a fee may be charged as determined by the Village council if persons use Village facilities and/or services.
(a)
Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to protect the health,
safety and general welfare of persons and property within the Village
through the regulation and control of garage sales, and to minimize
the disruption of neighborhood activities and the psychological ill
effects of the presence of perpetual garage sales upon adjoining residences
and property owners.
(b)
Limitations. A garage sale shall be limited to three consecutive
days in duration. No more than two such sales shall be held at any
one residence per calendar year.
