Riverside does not require a permit for occasional residential garage or yard sales. Sales are allowed as an incidental residential activity. No registration fee is required. Signs must comply with temporary sign regulations. Items should not be displayed in the public right-of-way or obstruct sidewalks.
Riverside regulates garage and yard sales through a permit or registration system. Permits are typically free or cost $5 to $20 and can be obtained online or at city hall. Permits ensure sales comply with frequency limits, time restrictions, and signage rules. Some cities require permits only after a certain number of sales per year. Signs must comply with local sign ordinance and be removed after the sale. Merchandise must be personal property, not commercially purchased for resale.
Operating without permit where required: $25 to $100. Sign violations: $25 to $50. Exceeding frequency limits: $50 to $200.
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