Chapter 4.23 — RESALE/CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT SHOPS

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish specific standards for resale, consignment, and/or thrift shops which purchase and sell secondhand tangible personal property incidental to their primary business and to ensure that such businesses are appropriately located and operated so as to not pose a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. The development standards of this Chapter shall apply to all resale/consignment/thrift shops in the city.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

All new resale/consignment/thrift shops shall be located consistent with the following standards:

• A. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another resale/consignment/thrift shop.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

In addition to the development standards of the underlying zone, the following standards apply to resale/consignment/thrift shops:

• A. Enclosed Activities. All activities shall be completely enclosed within the building for the use.

• B. Collection/Receiving Area. A dedicated collection area shall be established separate from the main patron entrance and may be located on the front, side, or rear of the building. If the collection area is located in the front of the building, the bulk donation area shall be shielded from public view. Adequate directional signage shall be provided from the main entrance to the use to direct individuals to the collection area. The collection area shall be noticed to prohibit depositing goods when the store is closed.

• C. Hours. Operation of resale/consignment/thrift shops shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily.

• D. Litter. Management shall be responsible for the removal of litter from adjacent property and streets that results from the resale/consignment/thrift shop (with adjacent property owner consent).