Cape Coral restricts the hours during which garage sales may operate to minimize disruption to residential neighborhoods. Sales are limited to daytime hours and must not create noise or traffic disturbances outside permitted times.
Garage sales are typically permitted during daytime hours, generally from early morning (around 7:00 or 8:00 AM) until evening (around 6:00 or 7:00 PM). Sales may not be set up or operated during nighttime hours. Early-morning setup activities that create noise may violate the city's noise ordinance. All merchandise, tables, and signage must be removed or stored out of view at the end of each day's sale. Traffic from garage sales must not obstruct streets, driveways, or create safety hazards during operating hours.
Operating a garage sale outside permitted hours may result in noise ordinance complaints and code enforcement action. Failure to clean up after the sale's daily closing triggers property maintenance violations. Signage left up overnight may be removed by the city.
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