Santa Ana restricts garage and yard sales to reasonable daytime hours, typically between 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM and sunset or 6:00 PM. Sales must not create noise disturbances or parking congestion that impacts the neighborhood. Each sale event is limited in duration, generally to two or three consecutive days.
Santa Ana allows garage and yard sales during designated hours, typically 8 AM to 6 PM or sunrise to sunset. Some cities restrict sales to specific days, commonly Thursday through Sunday. Sales must not create noise or traffic that disturbs neighbors. All merchandise, tables, and signs must be removed or stored out of sight after sale hours. Items left at the curb after the sale may be considered property blight. Adequate off-street parking for shoppers is recommended to avoid street congestion.
Operating outside allowed hours: $25 to $100. Items left out after sale: property blight citation $50 to $200.
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