Garage Sale Signs: Mead Valley vs Palm Springs
How do garage sale signs rules compare between Mead Valley, CA and Palm Springs, CA?
Palm Springs has fewer restrictions than Mead Valley.
Mead Valley, CA
Riverside County
Under Riverside County Ordinance No. 806 (Title 17, Chapter 17.254), a yard or garage sale sign may not exceed 4 square feet. Only one sign per lot may be displayed at a time, no more than three signs per lot per calendar year, posted no sooner than 15 days before the sale and removed within 5 days after.
View full Mead Valley rules →Palm Springs, CA
Riverside County
Palm Springs allows temporary garage sale signs on private property during the sale only. Signs are limited to about 4 square feet, must not be placed in the public right-of-way, and must be removed immediately after the sale. Posting on utility poles, street signs, or medians is prohibited.
View full Palm Springs rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mead Valley | Palm Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Governing ordinance | Riverside County Ord. No. 806 / Title 17, Ch. 17.254 | - |
| Max size | 4 sq ft (Sec. 3(C)) | - |
| Number on lot | One at a time; max 3 per lot per calendar year (Sec. 3(C)) | - |
| Earliest posting | No more than 15 days before the sale (Sec. 3(C)) | - |
| Removal | Within 5 days after the sale (Sec. 3(C)) | - |
| Right-of-way | Not permitted in road right-of-way (Sec. 3(A)(2)) | - |
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Mead Valley FAQ
How big can my garage sale sign be, and how many can I post?
A garage sale sign may not exceed 4 square feet. You may display only one sign per lot at a time and post no more than three such signs on a lot per calendar year (Ordinance 806, Sec. 3(C)).
Can I staple garage sale signs to utility poles or put them at the corner?
No. Garage sale signs may not be placed in the public road right-of-way - the right-of-way exception applies only to election-period non-commercial signs. Signs in the right-of-way are subject to removal by the County.
Palm Springs FAQ
Can garage sale signs be posted on utility poles in Palm Springs?
No. Signs on utility poles, trees, or traffic signs are prohibited by PSMC and will be removed by Code Compliance. Signs may be placed only on private property with owner consent.
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