San Jose does not codify specific hours for garage sales, but sales should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours consistent with neighborhood standards. The City's noise ordinance (SJMC Chapter 10.12) sets quiet hours that effectively limit early morning and late evening activities. Typical garage sale hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends. Sales should not generate noise, traffic, or parking disruptions that would constitute a neighborhood nuisance.
While there are no specific time-of-day restrictions for garage sales, the City's noise regulations and general nuisance provisions establish practical boundaries. Amplified sound (such as music or loudspeakers advertising a sale) is subject to the noise ordinance. Parking generated by the sale must not block driveways, fire hydrants, or create traffic hazards.
Garage sales conducted during unreasonable hours or creating excessive noise may result in noise ordinance citations or nuisance complaints.
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