White Plains residential zoning typically limits garage/yard sales to no more than 3 per calendar year per household, each lasting no more than 2-3 consecutive days. Running sales beyond these limits is treated as an illegal commercial retail use.
While the exact WP code section varies, typical Westchester municipalities and WP zoning practice cap yard sales at 2-4 per year per residence to distinguish occasional sales from home retail businesses. Sales exceeding the cap trigger home-occupation review or can be treated as operating a retail store without a permit in a residential zone.
Exceeding frequency: cease-and-desist and fines ~$100-$500; chronic violators may face zoning enforcement.
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