Unincorporated Cook County does not impose specific frequency limits on garage sales. Occasional residential garage sales are permitted. Sales that become frequent or commercial may trigger home occupation zoning requirements.
Cook County does not have a specific ordinance limiting the number of garage sales per year in unincorporated areas. Occasional residential garage and yard sales are considered normal residential activity. However, if sales become frequent enough to constitute a commercial activity, they may trigger home occupation zoning requirements under the Cook County Zoning Ordinance. The determination of whether sales have crossed from occasional to commercial depends on frequency, duration, scale, and impact on the neighborhood. The Department of Building and Zoning may investigate complaints about excessive sale activity. Township offices serving unincorporated areas may provide additional guidance on local practices.
No violation for occasional sales. Commercial-scale sales: home occupation/zoning requirements triggered. Zoning violation: $100–$1,000 fine.
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