§ 17.06.010. [In general.]

(a)

Applicability of chapter. Garage and yard sales, as defined below, need not be licensed or registered under the provisions of this chapter, but shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of section 17-01-100.

(b)

Definition; conduct of sales. Garage or yard sales are sales in which personal property and or used merchandise is offered for sale, which are conducted on residential premises by one (1) or more members of the family or families who live there, and to which the public is invited. Garage and yard sales are permitted within the city provided that:

(1)

Garage and yard sales shall only be held between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and shall not exceed three (3) consecutive days' duration. No more than three (3) sales shall be held at a given residence in any twelve-month period. No more than two (2) garage or yard sales shall be conducted at the same location within ninety (90) days of another such sale at such location by the same person(s).

(2)

Garage and yard sales are intended for the sale of items normally accumulated by a household. No items shall be sold at a garage or yard sale which were specifically purchased for the purpose of resale.

(3)

Signs may be erected no earlier than 6:00 a.m. on the first day of the sale and shall be removed by 9:00 p.m. on the last day upon which the sale is held. Signs may not be placed in the city's right-of-way or attached to utility poles as provided in sections 3-01-15 and 11-06-200 of these ordinances.

(4)

No garage or yard sale shall be conducted in such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard.

(c)

Exemptions. These provisions shall not apply to or affect the following:

(1)

Persons acting pursuant to an order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2)

Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officials.

(Ord. No. 1570 , § 2, 6-13-18)