Montague Municipal Code Ch. 12.24 Yard, Garage or Estate Sale

YARD, GARAGE OR ESTATE SALE

Sections:

• 12.24.010 Definition.

• 12.24.020 Frequency and duration of sale.

• 12.24.030 Property permitted to be sold in any residential zone.

• 12.24.040 Advertising.

• 12.24.050 Hours of operation.

• 12.24.060 Violation—Penalty.

A “yard, garage or estate sale” means a garage, yard, lawn, patio, or similar type sale held anywhere on the premises in any zone for the purpose of disposing of personal property. (Ord. 21-04, 2021)

It is unlawful for any person or persons to conduct, cause or permit to be conducted, at the same address, more than three yard sales during a calendar year. If more than three sales are to be held, a permit must be obtained from the Montague City Hall and fee of $25.00 paid before additional yard sales occur. No single yard sale shall continue for more than three consecutive days. Citywide yard sale day is exempt. (Ord. 21-04, 2021)

It is unlawful for any person or persons to sell or offer to sell at any yard sale any property other than personal property accumulated for personal use by the occupants residing at the address at which said sale is to be held; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit neighbors in the same residential area from conducting a combined yard sale at one specified address. (Ord. 21-04, 2021)

It is unlawful to place a sign or other form of advertisement of a proposed yard sale upon any public property within the city or upon any other property within the city, except upon the premises where such sale is conducted. It is unlawful to exhibit a sign or other form of advertisement for more than two days prior to the day said sale is to commence, or to allow such sign to remain after 6:00 p.m. on the termination date of such sale. One sign only, not exceeding 15 by 20 inches in size, may be placed in the front or side yard of the premises where the sale is conducted. (Ord. 21-04, 2021)

It is unlawful to conduct a yard sale before 7:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. of any day. (Ord. 21-04, 2021)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction with a fine of $100.00 for the first offense, $250.00 for the second offense within one year, and $500.00 for the third offense within one year. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the city of Montague from seeking injunctive or other relief which may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this code. (Ord. 21-04, 2021)

The Montague Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 21-04, passed August 5, 2021.

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