Thousand Oaks does not impose a strict numerical limit on how many garage sales a resident can hold per year. However, excessively frequent sales that resemble a commercial retail operation may require business licensing and compliance with commercial regulations.
There is no specific provision in TOMC limiting the number of garage sales per year for residential properties. Occasional sales of personal belongings are considered a normal residential activity. However, if a property holds sales so frequently that it effectively operates as a retail business, code enforcement may determine that commercial zoning and business licensing requirements apply. Factors that indicate commercial activity include selling new merchandise, operating on a regular weekly schedule, and maintaining a permanent sales display. Community-wide garage sale events organized by HOAs or neighborhood groups are common in Thousand Oaks and are not counted against individual property frequency. The city takes a common-sense approach, distinguishing between periodic disposal of household items and commercial retail operations.
Operating what amounts to an ongoing retail business without proper zoning and licensing is a code violation. First offenses typically receive an educational warning before citations are issued.
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