Scottsdale permits residential garage and yard sales without a specific permit but limits the frequency and duration to prevent commercial activity in residential zones. Garage sales should be occasional in nature and not constitute a regular business operation.
Scottsdale does not require a permit for residential garage sales but expects them to be occasional and not operate as a regular commercial enterprise. Frequent or continuous garage sales may be treated as a home business requiring proper licensing and zoning compliance. Sales must be conducted on the residential property and not encroach on public sidewalks or rights-of-way. Items for sale should be personal property, not merchandise purchased for resale. The city's code enforcement division responds to complaints about excessive garage sale activity. Signs for garage sales are subject to the city's temporary sign regulations.
Excessive frequency may trigger code enforcement review as an unauthorized home business. Operating in the right-of-way may result in citations.
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