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Brooklyn Park, MN Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Sales allowed per year
4 per property
Maximum sale length
3 days
Governing section
§ 152.902(A)
Registration fee
$10 citywide
Applies to
all residential zoning districts

Summary

Brooklyn Park zoning code caps garage sales at four per property per calendar year, with each sale running no more than three days. The limit is a supplemental temporary-use standard that applies in addition to the rest of the zoning code.

(A) Garage sale. (1) Each property is limited to four garage sales per year. (2) Each sale is limited to three days.

Full Breakdown

902(A) sets the numeric ceiling: each property gets four garage sales per year and each individual sale is limited to three consecutive days. 902, "Temporary Residential Performance Standards," which states these supplemental rules apply on top of every other zoning requirement and that the more restrictive rule controls if there is ever a conflict. Brooklyn Park's own definitions chapter narrows what counts: a GARAGE SALE is "the sale of used personal goods from a private residence or religious institution," so the four-sales-per-year cap follows the property, not the household, meaning a change of resident during the year does not reset the count.

2, the four-sale, three-day limit is the uniform citywide rule rather than something that varies by district. The city also runs a companion registration system: its fee schedule lists a $10 citywide garage sales registration fee, tying the frequency limit to an administrative record the city can check when a resident applies for another sale later in the year. Community Development and code enforcement staff are the ones who track compliance against the yearly count.

Violations & Fines

A garage sale that exceeds four occurrences per year or runs longer than three days violates § 152.902(A) as a zoning code violation. Under the general penalty at § 10.99, that is a misdemeanor carrying up to 90 days in jail or a fine of up to $1,000, or the city may instead issue an administrative citation with a civil penalty of up to $2,000 under § 37.03(B), with each day of a continuing violation counted as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many garage sales can I hold per year in Brooklyn Park?
Four per property per calendar year under City Code § 152.902(A). The limit runs with the property, and each individual sale can last no more than three days.
Does the four-sale limit apply to every residential zoning district?
Yes. Garage sales are listed as a temporary accessory use in every residential district from UR through R-5 in the city's zoning tables, and § 152.902(A) sets one citywide frequency and duration standard.
Is there a fee to hold a garage sale in Brooklyn Park?
The city's fee schedule lists a $10 citywide garage sales registration fee, separate from the $5 charge for each additional sign beyond the registration.
What happens if I hold a fifth garage sale in the same year?
It violates § 152.902(A) as a zoning code violation, which the city can pursue as a misdemeanor under § 10.99 or through an administrative citation carrying a civil penalty of up to $2,000.

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