Garage Sale Signs: Chicago vs Orland Park
How do garage sale signs rules compare between Chicago, IL and Orland Park, IL?
Orland Park has fewer restrictions than Chicago.
Chicago, IL
Cook County
Chicago prohibits advertising garage sales with signs posted anywhere except on the property where the sale takes place. Under MCC 10-8-320, posting signs on city property (light poles, bus stops, etc.) is illegal.
View full Chicago rules →Orland Park, IL
Cook County
Garage sale signs in Orland Park are permitted as temporary signs subject to content-neutral rules. Signs may be placed on private property with permission. Placement in Village rights-of-way (parkways, medians, utility poles) is prohibited and signs there are removed by Village staff. Signs must be removed promptly after the sale.
View full Orland Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chicago | Orland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed Location | Only on the property where sale is held | - |
| Prohibited | All city property - poles, bus stops, signals | - |
| Code Section | MCC 10-8-320, MCC 10-8-405 | - |
| Fine Range | $50 - $500 per sign | - |
| Alternative | Online advertising, hand-distributed flyers allowed | - |
| Private Property | - | Allowed with permission |
| Right-of-Way | - | Prohibited |
| Utility Poles | - | Prohibited |
| Removal | - | Within 24 hours after sale |
| Sight Triangles | - | Cannot obstruct |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chicago FAQ
Can I put up signs for my garage sale around the neighborhood in Chicago?
No. Signs may only be placed on the property where the sale is held. Posting signs on light poles, utility poles, bus stops, or any city property is illegal under MCC 10-8-320 and carries fines of $50 to $500.
How can I advertise my garage sale in Chicago?
Use online platforms (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor), hand-distributed flyers, or newspaper ads. You may also place a sign on your own property. You cannot post signs on city property.
Orland Park FAQ
Can I post garage sale signs around Orland Park?
Only on private property with the owner's permission. Signs in Village rights-of-way (parkways, medians, utility poles) are prohibited and will be removed by Village staff.
What about signs at the entrance to my subdivision?
Subdivision entry monuments are typically private HOA property; you need HOA permission. Public street corners and parkways are Village property where signs are not allowed.
When do I have to take signs down?
Within 24 hours of the end of the sale. Leaving signs up beyond the sale is a temporary sign violation subject to fines.
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