Public Township Council Meeting — Packet

DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 (a) The name, address and phone number of the person, firm, corporation, club, association, group, charitable institution or organization conducting the sale. (b) The name, address and phone number of a designated "contact person." This person will be contacted if there are any violations of this subsection during the sale. The contact person shall sign the application. (c) The name and address of the owner of the property on which the sale is to be conducted, together with the consent in writing by the owner. (d) The location and times of such sale. (e) The date or dates of the sale. (f) An affirmation or sworn statement by the person signing that the information given is true and correct. 2. The fee for a permit for an outdoor seasonal sale for a commercial or any for profit organization shall be one hundred ($100.00) dollars per day. The fee for a permit for a bona fide not for profit organization or charity shall be twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. If more than one (1) person, firm, corporation, merchant, club, association, group, charitable institution or organization is participating in the sale, each participant shall pay a permit fee. Each permit shall be posted so as to be at the location, and for the duration, of the sale. 3. No street or vehicle right-of-way within the confines of the location of the sale shall be blocked or obstructed by any merchandise offered for sale. A three (3) foot passageway for pedestrians on public sidewalks shall be left open, and merchandise shall be securely and adequately placed so that it will not endanger passersby. Such sales shall not be operated in any manner which would cause a nuisance or create a fire hazard. 4. Outdoor seasonal sales shall be conducted only in commercial and business zoning districts and only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., exclusively of set up and disassembling time, except that a bona fide not for profit organization or charity may conduct outdoor seasonal sales on a non-residential property located in a residential zoning district. 5. Any signage specifically for the outdoor sale shall require a temporary sign permit which shall be in effect only for three

esidential property located in a residential zoning district. 5. Any signage specifically for the outdoor sale shall require a temporary sign permit which shall be in effect only for three (3) days prior to, and the days of, the permitted sale and any signage shall comply with the rules and regulations regarding signage in the Land Use Regulations for the Township, and shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the end of such permit. 6. This subsection shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer or his or her designee and the Police Department. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer and/or Police Department to investigate any possible violations of this subsection. It shall also be the duty of all departments, officers and employees of the Township to bring to the attention of the Zoning Officer any violations of this subsection of which they become aware. 7. The holder of a permit and any agents, servants or employees of the holder shall be jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance of good order and decorum on the premises during all hours of such sale or activity. 8. Any person, firm, corporation, merchant, club, association, group, charitable institution or organization who shall violate any of the terms or regulation of this subsection may have their permit summarily revoked by the Zoning Officer. In addition, any person, firm, corporation, merchant, club, association, group, charitable institution or organization conducting any such outdoor sale or similar activity without having the necessary permit or who shall violate any of the terms or regulations of this subsection 54