§ 15-2731. FLEA MARKETS.

Flea Markets, including Swap Meets and Open-Air Markets, that do not meet the strict definition of a Farmer's Market, may be permitted subject to the following standards.

A.

Size. Flea Markets shall be a minimum of five acres in area.

B.

Sales Area Paving. The site shall be paved, per Public Works Standards (Parking Lots) to mitigate dust.

C.

Parking. Refer to Article 24, Parking and Loading. Parking shall be paved per Public Works Standards.

D.

Screening.

1.

Along Public Streets. The perimeter of the area used by vendors shall be screened. Screening shall be located at the rear of the required landscaping along public streets.

2.

Customer Parking Area. The customer parking area is not required to be screened, unless adjacent to a Residential District. If adjacent to a Residential District, refer to Article 24, Parking and Loading.

3.

Screening Material. Refer to 15-2008-C, Screening Wall Standards.

E.

Perimeter Landscaping. Flea Markets shall provide 20 feet of landscaping along public streets and along a shared property line with residential districts, unless a greater landscape setback is required by another Article or operative plan.

F.

Restrooms. Permanent restrooms, connected to City utilities, shall be provided.

G.

Alcohol. Alcohol consumption is prohibited.

H.

Time Limit. Hours shall be limited from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors may arrive one hour prior to opening and may remain one hour after 5 p.m. to load their merchandise. An exception to the hours of operation may be permitted should the Flea Market also serve as a drive-in movie theatre.

I.

Number of Events. The Flea Market shall not operate more than three days per week.

J.

Refuse/Litter.

1.

The facility shall provide adequate trash and recycling enclosures for the collection of refuse.

2.

The operator shall be responsible for collecting trash after each event, including in the parking lot.

K.

Management. An establishment shall have an employee present during all hours of operation.

L.

Products.

1.

Display Areas. All products shall be sold within a designated area.

2.

Animals. Only Household Pets may be sold, including birds, fish, dogs, cats, and reptiles.

3.

Vehicles. Vehicles shall be showcased within a designated area and shall not occupy required parking spaces.

4.

Food Vendors. Food Vendors, including Mobile Vendors may sell within a designated area accessed from within the facility.

5.

Contraband/Stolen Goods. The operator shall take measures to prevent the sale of contraband, including stolen goods, 'knock-off' merchandise that violates patents and trademarks, firearms, fireworks, firecrackers, drugs, etc. The operator shall provide a written statement articulating what security measures will be implemented to prohibit the sale of contraband.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).