Bakersfield limits garage and yard sales to no more than twice per year per residence under BMC 17.04.305. This limit helps distinguish personal property sales from ongoing commercial retail operations that would require business licensing.
Each residence may hold up to two garage or yard sales per calendar year. Each sale may last no more than two consecutive days. The sales must involve personal goods of the residence occupant — selling new merchandise or goods purchased for resale would constitute commercial activity. Multiple households combining for a sale still counts against each household's annual limit. Neighborhood or community-wide sales may have separate provisions.
Exceeding two sales per year transforms the activity from a permitted garage sale into potential unlicensed commercial retail. Code enforcement may cite properties for exceeding frequency limits. Persistent violation may result in requirements to obtain a business license.
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