Permit Description: An antique mall, simply put, functions as a retail collective where independent dealers or vendors rent space in a larger location to sell their merchandise under the care and supervision of antique mall management. Antique malls operate on a multi-vendor model, where vendors pay rent for their space and commission on every item sold, and the mall in turn provides building management, advertising, utilities, staffing, insurance, and payment processing. This way, vendors gain access to foot traffic, shared marketing, and a professional retail environment without needing to staff their booth full time.