Frequency Limits: Brentwood vs Richmond

Brentwood limits residential garage sales to a small number per year (commonly three or four) of a limited duration each (often two or three consecutive days). Sales exceeding these limits are treated as a business and require a license. The limit helps preserve neighborhood character and prevent unpermitted retail.

Richmond limits residential garage sales to a reasonable frequency — typically interpreted as no more than 3-4 sales per calendar year per property, each lasting no more than 3 consecutive days. Exceeding this threshold converts the activity into unpermitted retail operation in a residential zone.