COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY COUNTY OF CAMPBELL

CITY OF COLD SPRING ORDINANCE NO. 26- 1108

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF COLD SPRING’S CODE OF ORDINANCES RE: YARD SALES, SPECIFICALLY REMOVING THE FIVE ($5) FEE

                Whereas, the City of Cold Spring has established a Code of Ordinances, of which Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 116, Yard Sales.                 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF COLD SPRING, COUNTY OF CAMPBELL, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY:  

(Strikethrough portions are to be deleted, underlined portions are to be added as required by KRS 83A.060(3))

 

Section I

The City of Cold Spring approves an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 116, Yard Sales   CHAPTER 116: YARD SALES Section    116.01  Legislative findings    116.,02  Definitions    116.03  Permit required; written statement and fee    116.04  Hours of operation    116.05  Permit conditions    116.99  Penalty

• 116.01 LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.

   (A)   Nonregulated garage sales are causing annoyance to citizens and congestion in the streets;    (B)   It is necessary to prohibit the infringement by such nonregulated sales in established residential areas by regulating the term and frequency of garage sales, so as not disturb or disrupt the residential environment of such area and to prevent the interference with the orderly operation of businesses licensed to do business within the city;    (C)   No control is sought of sales by individuals selling their household or personal items;    (D)   An ordinance should be enacted not to prevent but to regulate garage sales for the safety and welfare of the city’s citizens.

• 116.02 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.    YARD SALE. For the purposes of this chapter shall include all general sales, open to the public, conducted from or on a residential premise in any residential zone, as defined by the zoning ordinance, for the purpose of disposing of personal property including, but not limited to , all sales entitled “garage,” “yard,” “attic,” “porch,” “room,”“backyard,” “patio,” “flea market,” market,” or “rummage” sale.

• 116.03 PERMIT REQUIRED; WRITTEN STATEMENT AND FEE.

   (A)   No yard sale shall be conducted unless and until the individuals desiring to conduct such sale shall obtain a permit therefor from the City Clerk.    (B)   Prior to issuance of any sale permit, the individuals conducting such sale shall file a written statement with the City Clerk setting forth the following information:       (1)   The full name and address of the applicant;       (2)   The location at which the proposed garage sale is be held;       (3)   The date or dates upon which the sale will be held;       (4)   The date or dates of any other garage sales within the current calendar year; and    (C)   There shall be an administrative fee of five dollars ($5) for issuance of a permit.

• 116.04 HOURS OF OPERATION.

   Garage sales shall be limited in time to no more than the daylight hours of two consecutive days, excluding Sundays.

• 116.05 PERMIT CONDITIONS.

   The permit shall set forth and restrict the time and location of such garage sale. No more than four  two such permits may be issued to one residence and/or family household during any calendar year. Such permit shall be produced for inspection upon request by any Code Enforcement Officer and/or police officer.

• 116.99 PENALTY.

   Any person violating the terms of this chapter shall be subject to a civil fine of fifty dollars ($50) for the first offense and one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense thereafter.

Section II

                  That any section, or part of any section, or any provision of this Ordinance which is declared invalid by a Court of appropriate jurisdiction, for any reason, such declaration shall not invalidate, or adversely affect, the remainder of this Ordinance.  

Section III

This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force when passed, published, and recorded according to law.                 1^st Reading – June 8, 2026                          Vote:    5    , Yes,     0    , No                 2^nd Reading – June 22, 2026                       Vote:    6    , Yes,     0    , No City of Cold Spring Campbell County, Kentucky By: D. Angelo Penque, Mayor                      Attest: Robin Morency, City Clerk **For the official ordinance, contact the city clerk’s office