1998-028e •
ORDINANCE NO. 98- 28
AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 5.64, GARAGE SALES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove (the "Village ") is a home -rule municipality in
accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and
regulations that pertain to its government and affairs and that protect the public health, safety and
welfare of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Buffalo Grove as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 5.64, Garage Sales, is hereby added to the Village of Buffalo Municipal
Code, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5.64
Garage Sales
5.64.010 Definition. The term "garage sale" includes all general sales open to the public,
conducted from a residential premise for the purpose of disposing of personal property including, but
not limited to, all sales entitled "garage ", "lawn ", "yard ", "attic, "porch ", "room ", "backyard ", "patio ",
"flea market", "rummage ", "estate ", or "moving" sale. Bulk sales, the sale of multiple new items of
the same description and the sale of consigned merchandise, merchandise brought to the premises for
resale or for reconditioning for resale are prohibited.
5.64.020 Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or allow the
conducting of a garage sale as defined herein on premises zoned or used for residential purposes
without first obtaining a Village permit to conduct such sale. The fee for a garage sale permit shall
be Three Dollars ($3.00). The permit shall be in the form of a garage sale sign, which shall be
prominently displayed on the premise covered by the permit in such a manner as to be easily visible
to persons passing by the premises.
5.64.030 Limit on Length and Frequency of Sales. Garage sales shall be permitted for three
(3) consecutive days between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) a.m. and sunset of each day. Not more
than three (3) garage sales shall be conducted on the same premises within any calendar year or by the
same person(s) within any calendar year.
5.64.040 Location of Sale. It shall be unlawful for any person to use the public sidewalk
or public right of way for the purpose of a garage sale or to display personal property for such sale.
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5.64.050 Violation - Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to penalties prescribed in Chapter 1.08.
Section 2. Subsection A of Section 14.36.010 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
14.36.010 Designated. The following signs are exempt from Sections 14.12.010, 14.12.030,
14.12.060 (except subsection C), and 14.12.090 through 14.12.110:
A. Directional or Instructional Signs. Signs which provide direction or instruction and
are located entirely on the property to which they pertain and do not in any way advertise a business
and do not exceed four square feet in area, signs identifying rest rooms, public telephones, walkways,
or signs providing direction such as parking lot entrance and exit signs and those of similar nature
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after is passage, approval and
publication. This ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 4 - Reid Rubin Hendricks Glover
NAPES: 1 - Braiman
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
PASSED: April 20 '1998.
APPROVED: April 20 , 1998.
PUBLISHED: April 21 , 1998.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO.
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF BUFFALO GROV
THIS AY OF 19Z
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Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo rove, Cook & La Count' s, Illinois,
this day of _ Ve19
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ORDINANCE NO. 98- 28
AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 5.64, GARAGE SALES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove (the "Village ") is a home -rule municipality in
accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and
regulations that pertain to its government and affairs and that protect the public health, safety and
welfare of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Buffalo Grove as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 5.64, Garage Sales, is hereby added to the Village of Buffalo Municipal
Code, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5.64
Garage Sales
5.64.010 Definition. The term "garage sale" includes all general sales open to the public,
conducted from a residential premise for the purpose of disposing of personal property including, but
not limited to, all sales entitled "garage ", "lawn", "yard ", "attic, "porch ", "room ", "backyard ", "patio ",
"flea market ", "rummage ", "estate ", or "moving" sale. Bulk sales, the sale of multiple new items of
the same description and the sale of consigned merchandise, merchandise brought to the premises for
resale or for reconditioning for resale are prohibited.
5.64.020 Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or allow the
conducting of a garage sale as defined herein on premises zoned or used for residential purposes
without first obtaining a Village permit to conduct such sale. The fee for a garage sale permit shall
be Three Dollars ($3.00). The permit shall be in the form of a garage sale sign, which shall be
prominently displayed on the premise covered by the permit in such a manner as to be easily visible
to persons passing by the premises.
5.64.030 Limit on Length and Frequency of Sales. Garage sales shall be permitted for three
(3) consecutive days between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) a.m, and sunset of each day. Not more
than three (3) garage sales shall be conducted on the same premises within any calendar year or by the
same person(s) within any calendar year.
5.64.040 Location of Sale. It shall be unlawful for any person to use the public sidewalk
or public right of way for the purpose of a garage sale or to display personal property for such sale.
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5.64.050 Violation - Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to penalties prescribed in Chapter 1.08.
Section 2. Subsection A of Section 14.3 6.010 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
14.36.010 Designated. The following signs are exempt from Sections 14.12.010, 14.12.030,
14.12.060 (except subsection C), and 14.12.090 through 14.12.110:
A. Directional or Instructional Signs. Signs which provide direction or instruction and
are located entirely on the property to which they pertain and do not in any way advertise a business
and do not exceed four square feet in area, signs identifying rest rooms, public telephones, walkways,
or signs providing direction such as parking lot entrance and exit signs and those of similar nature;
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after is passage, approval and
publication. This ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 4 - Reid Rubin Hendricks Glover
NAYES: 1 - Braiman
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
PASSED: April 20 -1998.
APPROVED: April 20 1998.
PUBLISHED: April 21 -1998.
ATTEST:
'Village Clerk