SECTION 1. DEFINITION
A “YARD SALE” or “FLEA MARKET” for the purpose of this ordinance shall be deemed to be the sale of used items offered to the public in an indoor or outdoor display on property normally used for the purposes other than such sales. Examples of other purposes include but are not limited to residences, vacant lots and commercial properties. This ordinance section shall also include “barn sales”, and “garage sales” or other similar activities.

SECTION 2. TIME LIMIT
No property located in any area of the town not zoned for retail sales shall be used for the purpose of operating a yard sale or flea market for more than 10 days in any calendar year. Any property so designated in the zoning ordinance as allowing retail sales may be used for the same in excess of this limitation provided all appropriate permits and licenses are obtained. It should be the responsibility of the owner or owners of the premises to ensure that the time limitation contained herein is not violated.

SECTION 3. SIGNS
No sign advertising any yard sale or flea market as controlled by this ordinance shall be posted more than 2 hours prior to the commencement of the sale and all signs shall be removed no more than 2 hours after its termination. No sign shall be posted on any property without the permission of the owner thereof. It shall be the responsibility of the person or persons operating the yard sale to comply with this provision.

SECTION 4. NOTIFICATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Any person wishing to operate a yard sale or flea market within the Town of Littleton shall notify the Littleton Police Department no less than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the sale. This notification shall include the location of the sale and the proposed times and dates of the event. Any person operating such a sale and any person attending the same shall comply with the requests and requirements of the Littleton Police Department or its individual officers with regard to the flow of traffic and parking of vehicles in connection with such sale.

SECTION 5. PENALTY
Any person who violates any of the above provisions shall be subject to a penalty. This will be done in accordance with the Penalties Ordinance of the Town of Littleton.