Westerville does not require permits for residential garage sales. Households may hold up to 3 sales per calendar year with each sale lasting no more than 3 consecutive days between 8 AM and 8 PM.
Codified Ordinance Chapter 775 treats residential garage, yard, estate, and moving sales as accessory residential uses that do not require a permit. Limits: 3 sales per household per year, 3 consecutive days maximum per sale, operating hours 8 AM to 8 PM. Merchandise must be removed from public view after each day. On-site signs up to 4 square feet are permitted during the sale and must be removed immediately at the conclusion. Off-premises directional signs require property owner permission and may not be placed in the public right-of-way. Westerville holds an annual Community-Wide Garage Sale weekend in June organized by Parks and Recreation.
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