[R.O. 2006 §280.010; Ord. No. 948 §1, 10-20-1986]
As used in this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
- DRIVEWAY
- An area surfaced with asphaltic, concrete or Portland cement concrete connecting a carport or private garage with a street or alley.
- FRONT YARD
- A yard, excluding a driveway, extending across the front of a lot between the side yard lines and being the minimum horizontal distance between the street lines and the main building or any projection thereof other than steps, unenclosed balconies or unenclosed porches.
- SIDE YARD
- A yard, excluding a driveway, between the main building and the side line of the lot and extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line.
[R.O. 2006 §280.020; Ord. No. 948 §1, 10-20-1986; Ord. No. 2638 §1, 3-15-2004]
A.
It shall
be unlawful to conduct any sale in the front yard or side yard of
any property zoned for or occupied as a residence. In addition, any
other lawful sale shall be subject to the following rules and regulations:
1.
No personal
property of any type belonging to anyone not living in the residence,
or which the person living in such residence has not owned for at
least six (6) months, shall be brought upon the premises for the purpose
of being sold.
2.
The
property owner may install on the residential lot on which such sale
is to be held one (1) sign not larger than two (2) feet by three (3)
feet advertising such sale. Not more than four (4) other such signs
may be placed in lawful places. The signs shall be erected not sooner
than one (1) day prior to the date of the sale and shall be removed
at the end of the last day upon which the sale is held. Each sign
shall contain the property address of the yard sale.
3.
Not
more than six (6) such sales per annum shall be held at the premises
if occupied by the same family or any member of such family.
4.
Any
sale conducted pursuant to this Chapter shall be confined to the period
between 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. of any day and shall not extend in
excess of two (2) days.
5.
Any
sale conducted pursuant to this Chapter shall require a permit issued
by the City Clerk stating the person conducting the sale, the address
at which the sale is to be conducted and the dates of the sale. The
City Clerk shall not require a fee for the issuance of the permit,
but shall determine if the sale is authorized under this Chapter.
[R.O. 2006 §280.040; Ord. No. 1174 §1, 12-19-1988]
A.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to apply to the display for sale of a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 300.010 of the Traffic Code. The display for sale of a motor vehicle within areas residentially zoned or areas used residentially is limited to the following conditions:
1.
A motor
vehicle displayed for sale must be titled and owned by a resident
of the household from which it is displayed for sale.
2.
Vehicular
sales can only be conducted with the properly approved vehicle sales
permit. This permit can be obtained by applying at the office of the
City Clerk, Fenton City Hall, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M.
and 4:30 P.M.
The applicant shall be required to show proof of ownership and
title status of the vehicle.
The City Clerk shall not require a fee for the issuance of the
permit, but shall determine if the sale is authorized under this Chapter.
3.
A vehicle
sales permit shall be displayed in either the window of the vehicle
or in the front window of the residence visible from the street.
4.
Each
vehicle sales permit issued will expire sixty (60) days from the date
of issuance.
5.
Vehicle
sales permits shall be limited to two (2) per household per year.
6.
Vehicles
displayed for sale may use a "for sale" sign if such
sign is not larger than twelve (12) inches by twelve (12) inches in
size.
7.
A vehicle
displayed for sale must be parked on the driveway of the residence
of the owner of the vehicle.
