Guidelines for holding a garage saleGarage sales are a great way to get rid of some unwanted stuff that might just be another’s treasure. A common way to advertise a sale is to post signs around your neighborhood, but a few guidelines should be kept in mind:
- Signs may not be attached to trees or utility poles, including traffic sign posts.
- Up to two signs per street frontage may be posted in the public right-of-way which includes the sidewalk and planter strip between the sidewalk and street, subject to certain criteria, such as:
- Signs should not create a hazard or obstruction of the sidewalk.
- Signs may not be placed in the street or obstruct visibility at intersections.
- Signs in the right-of-way must be removed at night during the week, and may be displayed not more than four consecutive days. If in the C-3 district (downtown), signs may only be displayed during business hours.
- The sign owner must have the written permission of the adjacent property owner before posting a sign in the right-of-way.
- Up to three signs may be displayed on private property during an "event" such as a garage sale, but only twice per year.
- If a sign is found to be non-compliant with city ordinances it will be removed and the violator could receive a citation. The cost of the first offense is $100.
NDC 15.435.090 Portable Signs
NDC 15.435.100 Temporary signs for events
NDC 15.435.110 Signs within the public right-of-way
