§ 10-8-401 — Definitions

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 10-8-401

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10-8-401 Definitions.

As used in Sections 10-8-401 through 10-8-406 hereunder, the term "Occasional Sales" shall mean those sales of goods, wares and merchandise owned by the occupant of the premises or owned by a group of persons having a common sale commonly known as garage sales, basement sales, house sales, yard sales, and rummage sales conducted on an infrequent and unscheduled basis on premises zoned or used for residential purposes. Bulk sales, the sale of multiple merchandise brought to the premises for resale or for reconditioning for resale shall be prohibited. The term "person", as used in the same sections shall mean any individual, firm or corporation, except a religious or eleemosynary organization. (Added Coun. J. 7-31-96, p. 26900, § 2)