San Leandro does not impose a numeric frequency cap on garage sales by ordinance. However, sales that recur regularly enough to constitute a 'business' violate residential zoning under SLMC Article 4 (R-zone use regulations) and require a home occupation permit or change of use.
Unlike many California cities (e.g., Oakland's 4-per-year limit), San Leandro's municipal code does not specify a numeric cap on the number of garage sales a resident may hold annually. The practical limit comes from SLMC Zoning Code Article 4, which restricts the use of single-family lots to residential purposes and incidental activities. The City has historically treated 2-3 garage sales per address per year as 'incidental,' while a fourth or fifth sale within 12 months can be deemed a non-permitted retail business subject to Code Enforcement action and a home occupation permit requirement. Sales lasting more than 3 consecutive days, or operating at a fixed location more than 12 days per year, are most likely to trigger enforcement.
Operating recurring garage sales that constitute a 'business' violates the R-zone use restrictions of SLMC Article 4 and may result in a Code Enforcement notice. Administrative citations under SLMC Title 1 begin at $100 first offense, escalating with subsequent violations.
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