Code of Ordinance
Chapter 50
SECONDHAND GOODS
Adopted August 30, 2015
Section 50.1
Garage sales.
Adopted August 30, 2015
- (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, yard sale, attic sale, rummage sale and basement sale or other similarly termed sales mean any sale of tangible property not otherwise regulated in the village.
- (b) Permit required; conduct of sales. It shall be unlawful to conduct a garage sale, yard sale, attic sale, rummage sale, basement sale or any similar sale without a permit issued by the police chief. The sale shall be for no more than ten days per year per household in any combination of days. All signs advertising the sale shall have the seller's name and address and the dates of the sale. The signs must be picked up within two days after each sale period. Failure to comply will result in the possible denial of future permits.
- (c) Penalty. Any violation of or any failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor and shall be punishable in accordance with section 1-11. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 20.761) [1]
Footnotes:
--- (1) --- Cross reference— Buildings and building regulations, ch. 18; environment, ch. 30; removal of noxious weeds and dead grass and brush required, § 30-152; cutting of grass and weeds required, § 30-153; burning of rubbish, brush or other debris prohibited, § 34-33; health and sanitation, ch. 38; utilities, ch. 70. State Law reference— Solid waste management act, MCL 324.11501 et seq., MSA 13A.11501 et seq.; garbage disposal act, MCL 132.361 et seq., MSA 5.2726(1) et seq.; solid waste facilities, waterworks and sewers, MCL 324.4301 et seq., MSA 13A.4301 et seq. Secs. 54-1—54-30. - Reserved.