Households in unincorporated Pinellas County may hold no more than two garage sales per calendar year; additional sales constitute an unlawful business under Chapter 138 residential zoning.
Pinellas County zoning treats garage sales as a temporary accessory use of residential property. The Chapter 138 Land Development Code limits households in unincorporated Pinellas County to two garage sales per calendar year. A third or subsequent sale at the same residence in one year is treated as operating a retail business in a residential zoning district, which is prohibited. Code enforcement officers respond to complaints and verify recurrence using neighbor reports, online listings, and signage. Cities inside Pinellas County set their own counts; for example Gulfport allows up to six permits per year, and Kenneth City allows up to four three-day events.
First-offense fine of $80, second-offense fine of $130, and escalation up to $500 per occurrence for additional violations.
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