Time Restrictions: Camarillo vs Ventura
How do time restrictions rules compare between Camarillo, CA and Ventura, CA?
Ventura has fewer restrictions than Camarillo.
Camarillo, CA
Ventura County
Camarillo garage sales must operate during reasonable daylight hours and comply with CMC Chapter 10.34 noise limits (no amplified sound above 55 dBA Leq before 9 p.m. at the property line, 45 dBA Leq after 9 p.m.). The City's policy typically limits each sale to two consecutive days.
View full Camarillo rules →Ventura, CA
Ventura County
No specific garage sale hours ordinance exists for unincorporated Ventura County. Sales creating noise before 7 AM or after 9 PM may violate the nighttime noise ordinance (§6299-1). Sales should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours.
View full Ventura rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Camarillo | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Hours | Daytime / dusk | - |
| Duration | Up to ~2 consecutive days | - |
| Noise Limit | 55 dBA Leq day / 45 dBA Leq night | - |
| Sign Location | Sale property only | - |
| Specific Hours | - | None in county code |
| Noise Hours | - | §6299: quiet 9 PM-7 AM |
| Recommended | - | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Signs | - | Remove after sale |
| Multi-Day | - | Store items between days |
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Camarillo FAQ
How early can a Camarillo garage sale start?
Sales typically run during daylight hours; under CMC 10.34, amplified sound is limited to 55 dBA Leq at the property line before 9 p.m. and 45 dBA Leq after 9 p.m. Most sales begin at 7 a.m. or later.
Ventura FAQ
What hours can I have a garage sale?
No specific ordinance. Practical hours are 7 AM-6 PM. Setting up before 7 AM may violate the noise ordinance (§6299-1).
How many days can a sale last?
No specific limit. Extended sales should store items between days per §8107-1.6. Keep it reasonable.
Do I have to take down signs?
Yes, promptly after the sale. Signs left up violate the sign code.
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