Boise limits the frequency of garage sales to prevent residential properties from becoming de facto retail operations. Sales exceeding the frequency limit may be considered a home business subject to separate zoning and licensing requirements.
Residential garage sales are generally limited to three per year per address, with each sale lasting no more than three consecutive days. Sales beyond this frequency may be classified as a home business or commercial activity requiring proper zoning approval and a business license. The city's code enforcement division may investigate frequent sales based on neighbor complaints. Community-wide garage sale events organized by neighborhoods may be treated differently. Estate sales conducted as a one-time event are generally exempt from frequency concerns.
Exceeding frequency limits is typically addressed through code enforcement following complaints. The property owner may be notified that additional sales require a home business permit. Continued violations may result in citations and fines.
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