Chapter 5.112
YARD, GARAGE, AND HOUSE SALES

Sections:

5.112.010    “Yard sale” defined.

5.112.020    Exemptions.

5.112.030    Frequency and time.

5.112.040    Display.

5.112.050    Signs.

5.112.060    Permit – Required.

5.112.070    Permit – Denial – Revocation.

5.112.010 “Yard sale” defined.

“Yard sale,” including patio or garage sales, shall mean the sale of personal property in, at, or upon any residentially zoned property by the occupant(s) and is limited to the sale of common household goods such as clothing, interior furnishings, small appliances, toys and other similar items. [Ord. 1001 § 20, 1995; Ord. 865 §§ 1, 2, 1989; Ord. 567 § 1, 1977. Code 1987 § 5.76.010].

5.112.020 Exemptions.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to sales conducted pursuant to process or order of any court of competent jurisdiction. [Ord. 1001 § 20, 1995; Ord. 865 §§ 1, 2, 1989; Ord. 567 § 1, 1977. Code 1987 § 5.76.020].

5.112.030 Frequency and time.

An individual seller, household, home address group, or family shall be permitted no more than two yard sales per calendar year. The length of time per yard sale shall not exceed three consecutive days and shall be held at least four months apart. Sales shall be conducted only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Charitable, religious and civic organizations shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. [Ord. 1001 § 20, 1995; Ord. 865 §§ 1, 2, 1989; Ord. 567 § 1, 1977. Code 1987 § 5.76.030].

5.112.040 Display.

All merchandise offered for sale shall be arranged so that fire, police, health and other officials may have access for inspection at all times during the sale. Personal property offered for sale shall not be displayed or stored on adjoining public sidewalks or streets or rights-of-way. [Ord. 1001 § 20, 1995; Ord. 865 §§ 1, 2, 1989; Ord. 567 § 1, 1977. Code 1987 § 5.76.040].

5.112.050 Signs.

One sign with an area not greater than four square feet in area may be posted on the property where the yard sale occurs, during the hours of the sale only. The sign must be removed at the conclusion of the sale. No other signs are permitted, including signs on public property. [Ord. 1001 § 20, 1995; Ord. 865 §§ 1, 2, 1989; Ord. 567 § 1, 1977. Code 1987 § 5.76.050].

5.112.060 Permit – Required.

It shall be unlawful to conduct a yard sale, as defined in this chapter, without a City yard sale permit. Upon application, the City shall issue a nontransferable permit for the specified location. [Ord. 1001 § 20, 1995; Ord. 865 §§ 1, 2, 1989; Ord. 567 § 1, 1977. Code 1987 § 5.76.060].

5.112.070 Permit – Denial – Revocation.

Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked or any application for issuance of a permit may be refused if the application for the permit contains any false, misleading or fraudulent statement. Any individual violating the provisions of this chapter shall suffer cancellation of any existing permit and shall not be issued another permit for a period of two years from the time of the cancellation. [Ord. 1001 § 20, 1995. Code 1987 § 5.76.070].