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Garage/Yard Sales

The city does not require a permit for residential garage or yard sales. There is no limit on the number of sales that can take place each calendar year. However, sales are limited to 3 days at one time. Further rules include:

 

  • Sales shall be limited to items which had been used in the normal course of residential living in the home at which the sale is to occur and shall not be transported to such home for purposes of the sale.

 

  • Joint garage sale activities among family or nearby neighbors are allowed.

 

  • All articles of property that are offered for sale shall be removed from display when the sale has been completed.

 

  • Sales shall occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

 

  • All articles of property that are offered for sale shall be totally enclosed within a lawful structure or building between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.

 

  • No signs advertising such sales shall be placed upon public property or in the public right-of-way.

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