Garage & Yard Sales in Butte County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Butte County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Butte County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Frequency, Duration & Permits
Butte County exempts garage sales held in residential zones from the Administrative Permit required for every other temporary use under Zoning Code Section 24-174. The code sets no cap on how many garage sales a resident may hold per year and no maximum duration, unlike seasonal produce stands under the same section.
Butte County Garage Sale Permit Exemption
Few RestrictionsButte County Code of Ordinances § 24-174(A), (B)(1)
A.Permit Required. Except as specified in Subsection B (Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits), the establishment and operation of a temporary use shall require the approval of an Administrative Permit.B.Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits. The following temporary uses are permitted without the approval of an Administrative Permit:1.Garage sales in residential zones.
Garage & Yard Sales by City in Butte County
1 cities in Butte County have their own garage & yard sales rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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