San Leandro does not require a permit for occasional household garage sales but limits frequency, hours, and signage to prevent commercial resale.
The municipal code treats garage sales as a permitted accessory residential use when held only occasionally, typically no more than two to four times per year at the same address. No permit or business license is required for a true household sale of personal property. Sales must occur during daylight hours, may not block the sidewalk, and signs may only be posted on private property. Ongoing resale activity is considered commercial and requires a business license plus zoning compliance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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SLMC §4-1-1115 prohibits use of any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, public address or similar device between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. when it disturbs neigh...
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San Leandro is unusual among Bay Area cities: SLMC Article 11 sets only one numeric noise threshold — 5 decibels above ambient at the complainant's property ...
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San Leandro does not recognize any 'dibs' or 'savie' parking custom. Public streets are public space — placing chairs, cones, garbage cans, or other objects ...
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Permitted fence/wall materials are wood, steel, finished concrete, and stucco. Chain-link and corrugated metal fencing are prohibited. Street-facing fences m...
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Retaining walls 4 feet or less measured from bottom of footing to top of wall are exempt from a building permit, unless they support a surcharge (e.g., drive...
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