Portland does not impose specific time-of-day restrictions on garage sales beyond general noise ordinance hours. Sales are expected to operate during reasonable daytime hours. Each individual sale may last up to 72 consecutive hours under the Chapter 14B.90 exemption.
Portland City Code does not specify start or end times for garage sales. However, noise and nuisance regulations under Title 18 (Noise) apply, generally restricting loud activity between 10 PM and 7 AM in residential areas. Most garage sales operate during typical weekend hours (8 AM to 5 PM). Sales that create disturbances during early morning or late evening hours could trigger noise complaints. There are no restrictions on which days of the week sales may occur.
Garage sales creating unreasonable noise during quiet hours (10 PM to 7 AM) may result in noise complaints under Title 18. Sales creating traffic hazards or blocking sidewalks may face enforcement from PBOT or Neighborhood Inspections.
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