Tempe does not impose specific time restrictions on garage sale hours beyond general noise ordinance provisions. Sales should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours. Noise from sales activities is subject to the Chapter 20 noise ordinance. Sales during nighttime hours that generate noise or light disturbance may result in complaints.
Tempe's garage sale time restrictions are governed by common sense and the general noise ordinance (Chapter 20) rather than specific garage sale hours. Sales should be conducted during normal daytime hours, typically 7 AM to dusk. While no specific starting or ending time is codified for garage sales, noise from sales activities (including conversations, music, and vehicle traffic) is subject to the city's noise ordinance. Early morning setup that generates noise before 7 AM could attract complaints. Evening sales with lighting that disturbs neighbors may also result in complaints. Most Tempe garage sales operate from early morning through early afternoon to avoid the extreme heat, especially during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 110°F. Cleanup should be completed each day; leaving items displayed overnight creates an unsightly condition that may generate code complaints.
Garage sale noise during quiet hours may violate the noise ordinance. Persistent display of items after sale hours may result in property maintenance complaints.
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