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Rancho Cordova, CA Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
RCMC § 23.922.030(A)(1)
Max sales per year
3 per calendar year
Max duration
2 consecutive days per sale
Eligible location
Only where the seller resides
If limits exceeded
Requires a temporary use permit

Summary

Rancho Cordova caps garage and yard sales at three per calendar year, two consecutive days each, and only on the parcel where the seller actually lives. RCMC § 23.922.030(A)(1) exempts sales that stay within those limits from needing a temporary use permit; exceeding them turns the sale into a permit-requiring temporary use.

1. Garage and yard sales. Permitted on any parcel where the sale operator resides, not to exceed three sales per calendar year and two consecutive days for each sale.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4660102; v2 updated 2026-03-02; through 03-02-2026).

Full Breakdown

020 before a temporary activity can operate. ' Both limits apply together: a resident gets three sale events a year, no single event can run longer than two consecutive days, and the sale must be held on the parcel where the person holding it actually lives, not a borrowed lot or a commercial parking area. 040.

Violations & Fines

A garage sale that exceeds three events per calendar year, runs more than two consecutive days, or is held by someone who does not reside on the parcel no longer qualifies for the § 23.922.030(A)(1) exemption and requires a temporary use permit under § 23.922.020; holding the sale without one is an unpermitted temporary use enforceable under the city's zoning code compliance provisions, Chapter 23.173 RCMC, which can include a stop order for the sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many garage sales can I have per year in Rancho Cordova?
Three. RCMC § 23.922.030(A)(1) exempts garage and yard sales from needing a temporary use permit as long as a resident holds no more than three sales per calendar year.
How long can a single garage sale run?
Two consecutive days per sale is the exempt limit under § 23.922.030(A)(1). A longer sale falls outside the exemption and needs a temporary use permit under § 23.922.020 before it can legally operate.
Can I hold a sale at a friend's house instead of mine?
Not under the exemption. Section 23.922.030(A)(1) limits exempt garage and yard sales to 'any parcel where the sale operator resides,' so a sale at a non-resident's property would need a temporary use permit instead.

Sources & Official References

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