Time Restrictions: Largo vs St. Petersburg
How do time restrictions rules compare between Largo, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Largo and St. Petersburg have similar restriction levels.
Largo, FL
Pinellas County
Largo expects garage sales to run during reasonable daytime hours over no more than three consecutive days, with sale signs subject to Comprehensive Development Code Chapter 12 placement and removal rules.
View full Largo rules →St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg garage sales must operate during daylight hours under Section 16.50.160, generally from sunrise to sunset, with no nighttime sales or amplified-sound advertising allowed.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Largo | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| CDC accessory | Ch. 16 | - |
| Sign rules | CDC Ch. 12 | - |
| Days per sale | 3 consecutive | - |
| ROW signs | Prohibited | - |
| Allowed hours | - | Daylight only |
| Code section | - | Sec. 16.50.160 |
| Amplified sound | - | Prohibited |
| Right-of-way signs | - | Prohibited |
| Related rule | - | Noise ordinance |
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Largo FAQ
What hours can I run a garage sale in Largo?
Largo does not set a fixed time window, but sales must follow reasonable daytime hours, last no more than three consecutive days, and not disturb neighbors.
Can I put garage sale signs on telephone poles in Largo?
No. CDC Chapter 12 prohibits temporary signs on poles, traffic devices, and public rights-of-way; signs must be on private property and removed after the sale.
St. Petersburg FAQ
Can I keep my garage sale open after dark with floodlights?
No. Garage sales are limited to daylight hours and external floodlighting to extend the sale into the evening is not permitted under Section 16.50.160.
Can I post arrow signs at the corner to direct shoppers?
No. Off-site signs in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic devices are prohibited and will be removed by code enforcement, often with a citation to the seller.
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