Plano does not codify a specific number of permitted garage sales per year. However, excessively frequent sales may be classified as a home business requiring a home occupation permit and compliance with zoning regulations. Code enforcement may investigate complaints about residential properties holding constant sales.
Plano's garage sale frequency regulations prevent properties from becoming de facto retail locations. Each residential property is limited to 2–4 garage/yard sales per calendar year, as determined by local ordinance. Each sale may last a maximum of 2–3 consecutive days. Sales must be of used household goods — primarily selling new, imported, or wholesale merchandise crosses into commercial retail and triggers business licensing requirements. Some areas track sales through free permits issued by the city clerk. Estate sales conducted by licensed estate sale companies may be exempt from frequency limits. Multi-family communities or neighborhood associations may organize community-wide sales that count separately from individual household sales. Repeat violators may receive cease-and-desist orders and referrals to business licensing.
Exceeding frequency limit: $100–$300 fine per additional sale. Operating a de facto retail business: unlicensed business penalties ($250–$1,000). Required to obtain business license for ongoing sales.
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