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 Code Enforcement: Garage / Yard Sales

CITY POLICY PERTAINING TO GARAGE SALES
  • A permit is NOT required to hold a garage or yard sale.
  • Only TWO garage sales, not to exceed two consecutive days, may be conducted in a calendar year by any one individual, household group, family, or multi-unit property.
  • Garage sale hours are limited to 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • No merchandise may be displayed in the public-right-of-way, on front porches, or within the front yard of interior lots, or
    the front yard and/or side yard of corner lots.
  • Never post nails or place signs on trees, utility poles,
    sign posts, parkway or other city property, or other
    off-site premises     (with the exception of your own vehicle which must be properly parked on the street to advertise
    your sale). Advertising in a newspaper is a good alternative.
  • Violations of garage sale regulations are subject to
    immediate closure of the sale and a possible misdemeanor criminal complaint filed with the city attorney's office.
  • Although no permit is required to hold a garage/yard sale, temporary use permits may be required for other types of
    sales (such as holding a boutique sale).
 One single-face sign,
not larger than 2-feet by
3-feet, may be posted 
on the premises where 
a sale is being conducted
for the duration of the
sale, and must be
removed immediately thereafter.
  
TIPS FOR GARAGE/YARD SALES
  • Never operate a garage or yard sale by yourself. At least one or two family members
    or friends should always be watchful of anyone coming onto the premises to browse among the items being sold; however, there should only be one designated cashier
    so buyers can’t claim they paid someone else.
  • All transactions should be in cash only; never accept personal checks, business
    checks and payroll checks of any type. Use a locked cash box or a fanny pack and
    keep only a very limited amount of money on you at any given time. If someone wants
    to break a large bill, like $100 for a small item, tell them you will be happy to hold the
    item if they want to go get change.
  • Cut down on possible theft by having a 12 to 15-foot buffer zone between the road
    and your items.
  • All entrances into the residence should be securely locked, including backyard gates.
  • Never allow anyone to go inside your residence for any reason, including using the bathroom.
  • If you have additional concerns about garage/yard sale regulations, contact the
    Code Enforcement Division at 626-570-3231.


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