Definitions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 7-101
in effectSec. 7-101. - Definitions.
The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings in this article unless otherwise clearly indicated in the text. Words not defined shall be interpreted in their usual sense.
Common market shall mean any tract of land, including all improvements thereon, on which three or more spaces, booths and/or rooms are rented or let for a period not to exceed eight consecutive days, for the purpose of selling used goods or handicrafts, artisan products and original works of art, including the activities conducted at 'certified farmer's markets,' as defined in this Code. However, if the lessor rents or lets three or more spaces, booths, and/or rooms, for a period not to exceed eight consecutive days, for purposes other than the sale of used goods, and subsequently permits the sale of used goods from three or more spaces, booths and/or rooms, that tract shall be deemed a common market.
Used goods shall mean any items, goods, products, wares, chattels, or articles of any kind or character which have previously been owned by someone other than the manufacturer or a dealer whose business it is to sell such when new to the consumer.
(Code 1968, § 12½-1; Ord. No. 78-1884, § 1, 9-26-78; Ord. No. 09-931, § 13, 10-7-09)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH7ANDECOMASCMEPRSEREREBU_ARTVCOMA_S7-101DEFetched: 10/26/2026