Santa Monica, CA Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

A. This Section establishes standards and requirements for certain uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and that will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur. Temporary uses shall require approval of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 with the following exceptions:

4. Trailers that provide residences for security personnel associated with any approved construction site;

5. Construction offices where approved construction projects are being diligently completed;

6. Yard sales limited to two per calendar year, for each dwelling unit, for a maximum of two days each;

7. Events which occur in theaters, meeting halls, or other permanent public assembly facilities;

8. Private social gatherings in private residences.

B. Temporary Uses Requiring a Temporary Use Permit. Temporary uses may be permitted with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.44, Temporary Use Permits, subject to compliance with the standards. Additional or more stringent requirements may be established through the Temporary Use Permit process in order to prevent the use from becoming a nuisance with regard to the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole.