Yard sales in unincorporated LA County are permitted between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM only per County Ordinance 22.140.620. No more than 2 signs allowed, placed on the property only. Signs must be put up no earlier than one day before and removed immediately after the sale.
Yard sales in unincorporated LA County should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours, generally between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. While there is no specific garage sale time ordinance, sales creating noise before 7 AM or after sunset may violate the county noise ordinance (Chapter 12.08). Signs advertising sales must be removed promptly after the sale concludes. Sales should not extend for multiple consecutive days unless items are actively being sold — prolonged display of goods may constitute an outdoor storage violation.
Creating noise outside of reasonable hours during a garage sale may violate Chapter 12.08 noise standards, carrying fines of $100-$500. Signs not removed after the sale can result in sign code violations with fines of $50-$100 per sign. Extended multi-day sales may trigger code enforcement action for outdoor storage violations with fines starting at $100 per day.
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