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Garage Sale Signs
These are sales operated at a residence for the sale
of new or used household goods or property.
Are there limits on where I may place "garage sale" signs?
Yes. You are allowed one sign at the location of the sale for each street
frontage on that property. This type of sign can have a sign face up to eight square
feet in size and can be used during the days of the garage sale and up to three days prior to the sale.
In addition, you may place directional signs in other locations pointing to your garage sale provided
that these signs are located on private property and that you have obtained permission for placing
the sign from the property owner.
To be on private property, signs must typically be one foot behind
the sidewalk or approximately 11 feet back from the curb of the street. Signs cannot be located on the city
right-of-way.
These "directional" signs are limited to three square feet in
area and are allowed only during the days of your garage sale. Signs are not permitted in public parks,
or at highway interchanges. Do not place signs on power, utility, or traffic signal poles nor on utility
boxes, stop signs, fences or parked cars. Balloons and streamers are not allowed.
Click here to print the cities fact sheet "About Signs" [PDF]
How often may I hold a sale?
You may have garage sales for no more than 14 days in a calendar year.
No permit is required.
If I display sale items outside, are there restrictions?
When setting up for your sale, do not display your sale items on the public sidewalk, in the
street or on the grassy area between the street and sidewalk.
Is there a penalty for violating these regulations?
Yes. Failure to comply with the garage sale and/or temporary
sign ordinance constitutes a violation and a ticket can be issued.
Can I request temporary "No Parking" signs?
No. The city will not install temporary No Parking signs
on streets adjacent to or near garage sales. It will be the
responsibility of the person, or persons, holding the
garage sale to ensure that guests do not park in a manner
where they will impede traffic.
Can I request that "No Parking" signs be
temporarily removed or covered up?
No. If you live on a street where parking is restricted the
city will not, nor may you, cover up the "No Parking" signs.
Doing so constitutes a violation and tickets can be issued.
It will be your responsibility to direct your guests to a side
street where parking is permissible.
Suggested advertising options:
Plan sales, open houses and events far in advance to allow time to purchase ads in local media and
send maps to guests. Provide clear and simple maps or directions in any printed sale or open house
advertising. Add a line to classified ads listing name of the nearest major cross street(s).
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