Unincorporated Riverside County generally limits residential garage sales to approximately 3-4 events per calendar year per household, each lasting no more than 2-3 consecutive days. Exceeding these limits may classify the activity as a home business requiring a permit.
While Riverside County does not publish a single numeric frequency cap as clearly as some cities, Ordinance No. 348 and Code Enforcement guidance treat residential garage sales as incidental activities allowed roughly 3-4 times per calendar year per household. Each event is expected to last no more than 2-3 consecutive days, typically Friday through Sunday. The county treats more frequent sales as evidence of a commercial retail operation, which is not permitted in residential zones without a Home Occupation Permit and applicable business license. HOA-governed communities frequently impose stricter limits (often 2 sales/year with 1-day duration) through CC&Rs. Sales recurring at the same residence every weekend, or featuring items purchased for resale (e.g., flea-market goods, bulk merchandise), are subject to code enforcement action. Violation notices typically begin with a warning, followed by fines of $100-$500 for continued non-compliance. Community-wide HOA sales events are generally exempt from individual limits when authorized by the HOA board.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Riverside County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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