NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 86-9(B)(9)(a) OF CHAPTER 86 OF THE GALAX CITY CODE TO LIMIT THE OPERATION OF ITINERANT MERCHANTS

The governing body of the City of Galax, Virginia will conduct a public hearing on the 13th day of January, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City of Galax Municipal Building, 111 East Grayson Street, Galax, Virginia, to receive public comments on an ordinance amending Section 86-9(B)(9)(A), Chapter 86 of the City Code of the City of Galax, Virginia. The proposed ordinance amendment would limit the operation of itinerant merchants to three (3) occasions per year when such merchants operate out of doors, from a vehicle, or from a temporary structure like a tent or pavilion. The ordinance would exempt operations at City-approved festivals, fairs and similar functions from this limitation. The ordinance would allow itinerant merchants to obtain up to three (3) shor t-term licenses permitting operation up to three (3) consecutive days per occasion. A copy of the proposed ordinance amendment is available for review in the office of the City Manager, 111 E. Grayson St., Galax, Virginia. All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views. Those desiring assistance in accessing or par ticipating may contact the City Manager’s office at the above address, or by calling 276-236-5773.

Michael Burnette, City Manager