Mission Viejo limits garage sales to a maximum of two per calendar year per residential property, with each sale lasting no more than three consecutive days. Sales beyond these limits require special approval. Many HOA communities in Mission Viejo impose additional restrictions or outright prohibitions on garage sales.
Under Mission Viejo Municipal Code, residential garage and yard sales are limited to two per calendar year per household. Each sale may not exceed three consecutive days. Sales must take place on the property where the items are stored and must be conducted by the residents of that property. Items for sale must be personal household goods, not merchandise purchased for resale. All items must be displayed on the property and may not extend onto sidewalks, driveways, or streets. Signage for garage sales is regulated under the city's temporary sign provisions, which limit the number and placement of directional signs. Signs may not be placed on public property, utility poles, or traffic signs. Given that Mission Viejo is predominantly an HOA-governed community, many homeowners associations impose stricter rules or prohibit garage sales entirely. The Mission Viejo Company and successor HOAs have historically restricted yard sales in many neighborhoods. Residents should check their CC&Rs before planning a sale. Some HOAs organize community-wide garage sale events on designated weekends as an alternative.
Exceeding the two-sale annual limit or operating beyond three consecutive days may result in a code enforcement notice. Continued violations can lead to administrative citations starting at $100. Unauthorized signs on public property will be removed by the city and may result in a citation. HOA violations are handled separately through the association's enforcement process.
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