I also left message with leasing agent, but no return call. It is dangerous that this man places his chair in street to hawk his wares. I have to be careful not to hit him. Every week his stuff is blocking sidewalk.

Thanks SoFlo! Hopefully he will wrap up shop soon.

I'm glad you reported this. I concur!

Someone buy all of his stuff so he has nothing left to sell?

If only! I believe he is selling left over items from the laundry room or people who moved out and left items, so there will be no end. Hopefully he will not be operating anymore. However, I have yet to hear an update from the city.

This is STILL going on. Can someone PLEASE address this issue.

I saw this happening in the last week.

This is happening today! The guy is sitting in a rocking chair that is sitting on the white line dividing the road and parking lane. This is NUTS, how can this guy impede traffic and run a business on the sidewalk?! He is blocking the sidewalk with lounge chairs he is selling. It is impossible for someone in a wheelchair to pass on the sidewalk.

Can someone PLEASE address this problem? It has been almost a YEAR since this was first posted!

I almost hit him as he holds his sign into traffic lane. It 's quite dangerous.

He was also out this Sunday and Monday (sept 1-2).

I too saw him this weekend. I'm curious as to which laws exactly he is breaking, and if it is enough for someone to be able to call the police to shut him down.

Just found this nugget online : Richmond Code §90-31
Unauthorized Encroachments
and Uses of Street, Alley,
Sidewalks and Public Ways
No one may trespass, use, or encroach upon
a street, alley, sidewalk, or public right of
way without authorization. For example,
if you build a tool shed on your property
and it extends out into the alley, this is an
encroachment and requires authorization by
filing an application with the Department of
Public Works in Room 110 of City Hall.

Thanks Kailee!

He is impeding traffic, blocking a public sidewalk from walking/wheelchair access, running a business on a public space without a vendor license/permit (technically, one needs a permit for a yard sale and he is running one every weekend, not just 1-2 times a year), he is not paying taxes on his proceeds from this business. There is a long list of laws he is bending/breaking.

I will call the police next time he is out.

Hooray! I hope for updates or maybe I'll drive over and just watch what happens to him this weekend. Good luck!

I have called the above listed number numerous times, been transferred to the person handling, left a message, and NEVER been called back. Can someone PLEASE give me an update on this issue? This is crazy that such an issue can be dragging on for a year without a response from the city. I would like a response from the city by COB today.

Best option is to call the police the next time you see this happening. Their non-emergency number is 804-646-5100.

He is out again on Sept. 7, 2013. Police were called because he is standing in the street and his items are on the sidewalk, blocking pedestrians from passing.

Today he covered the sidewalk with large chairs and other junk he was selling to where it was difficult to pass. Every weekend day he is out there running his business on the public sidewalk. Thank you @RVA Neighbor for posting a photo and calling the police.

9/11/2013 - Thanks so much for communication on the previous inspection our Zoning Officer noted there was not violation. However another inspection has been requested from Zoning (20020917043) to determine if there is in fact a violation or an actual street vendor business setup that should not be - rtt

@RVA Care Warrior - Thank you for the update. Perhaps at the very least the city could request he move inside the apartment complex fence, so he doesn't block the sidewalk every Saturday/Sunday. This really does cause problems for residents with wheelchairs.

He was out again today, Sept. 14, 2013. Today, there was a mattress that was on the sidewalk leaning against the fence...blocking half of the sidewalk to handicap users.

10/20/2013 - Currently under review by the City of Richmond government – follow up being conducted for updated information – rtt

We appreciate your communication that helps us in “Building The Best Richmond” together – rtt

Thank you for the update, @RVA Care Warrior.

Has this been resolved? It's been on here for more than a year ...

Thanks for checking in!

Nope, it has not been resolved. I am starting to wonder if this guy uses the yard sale as a cover to sell "other" items....otherwise why try to sell a handful of leftover laundry room items every weekend?

Unsure why the city or property management won't do anything about this as it is a straightforward business being run on a city sidewalk. I guess that is how Richmond City Govt rolls.

Thank you for your patience with this request! If you believe it has been closed incorrectly, or if you have questions or concerns, please call MPACT Coordinator Matthew Toner at (804) 646-1062.

Reopening. Has not been resolved.

@Matthew...did it really take you a year and a half to respond?!

3/24/2014 - Currently under review by the City of Richmond government – follow up being conducted for updated information – rtt

We appreciate your communication that helps us in “Building The Best Richmond” together – rtt

Mgmt team noted that there was no violation observed at this location. This request was investigated and completed(CRS#20020872738).

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