Ordinance Sec. 718.
Yard sales.
Yard sales,
are subject to the following requirements:
1. Yard
sales may be allowed in the CHB and CCB
zoning districts by permit only, and may be
held only by groups with nonprofit status as
classified by the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS).
2. Yard
sales will be allowed in all residential
zoning districts but limited to two per
dwelling and two per calendar year
3. The
duration of any yard sale shall not exceed
48 hours. This time limit includes clean up.
4. Sales
must be operated in such a manner so as not
to be a nuisance to the neighbors or
obstruct streets, sidewalks or driveways,
etc.
Definition. Yard Sale: The temporary sale of
home furniture, appliances, clothing and/or
domestic items owned by an occupant of a
residential dwelling and taking place on the
premises on which such occupant resides,
whether in the yard or in a carport or
garage, usually as a result of the occupant
moving/relocating to another place of
residence. Yard sales which do not
take place on the premises on which such
occupant resides are considered open-air
businesses and are permitted only as a
conditional use in the CHB, commercial
highway business district.
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office is now using
instant messaging to communicate with the
public. The new alert system has the ability to
instantly notify the public about everything
from car crashes and missing children, to road
closings and community events. Residents who
sign up will receive an email when a new alert
or advisory is posted. Residents may also
receive text messages when they are on the go.
This new alert system opens up the lines of
communication and works like a virtual
neighborhood watch. Best of all the cost to the
resident and taxpayer is FREE. Residents may
sign up by going to
www.nixle.com and following the easy
directions.
Thanks in advance for spreading the word and
helping keep our community aware and safe.
Should anyone have any questions you may contact
me.
Dawson County
Sheriff's Office
DCMS #
706-216-5801 ext: 1805
Sheriff's
Office # 706-344-3535
