Garage Sale Signs: Santa Rosa vs Sonoma
How do garage sale signs rules compare between Santa Rosa, CA and Sonoma, CA?
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County
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Sonoma, CA
Sonoma County
Sonoma Municipal Code §5.08.201.4 prohibits placing any garage, yard or patio sale sign, billboard, placard or other advertisement on any public property within the City, and also prohibits placing such signs on the premises where the sale is being conducted.
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| Fact | Santa Rosa | Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| Governing code | - | SMC §5.08.201.4 (Advertising) and §5.08.201.2 (Frequency/Duration) |
| Signs on public property | - | Prohibited |
| Signs on sale premises | - | Prohibited under §5.08.201.4 |
| Sale frequency | - | No more than once every 6 months |
| Sale duration | - | No more than 2 consecutive days |
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Santa Rosa FAQ
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Sonoma FAQ
Can I post a garage sale sign on a telephone pole on my street?
No. SMC §5.08.201.4 bars garage sale ads on any public property, and SMC §18.28.036 separately prohibits posting signs on utility poles, lamp posts, hydrants, trees, and sidewalks.
Can I put a sale sign in my own yard during the sale?
Sonoma's §5.08.201.4 reads broadly to prohibit garage sale advertising signs on the premises where the sale is conducted; review the section and check with City staff before posting.
How often can I hold a garage sale?
SMC §5.08.201.2 limits patio, garage, and yard sales to once every six months, for a maximum of two consecutive days.
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