Garage sales in Thousand Oaks should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours, generally between 8 AM and sunset. While there is no specific ordinance setting exact garage sale hours, the city's noise ordinance and neighborhood norms set practical boundaries.
Thousand Oaks does not establish specific start and end times for garage sales through a dedicated ordinance. However, practical time boundaries are set by the city's noise ordinance (which restricts activity during quiet hours) and general community standards. Sales should begin no earlier than 8 AM to avoid disturbing neighbors and should end by sunset. Weekend sales are the most common and accepted. Signs directing traffic should only be posted during the actual sale and removed immediately after. Setting up merchandise in the early morning hours before the sale or cleaning up late at night should be done with consideration for neighbors. Community garage sale events organized by HOAs often specify standardized hours for all participating properties.
There are no specific time-related garage sale violations. However, noise associated with early morning setup or late cleanup may violate the city's noise ordinance during quiet hours.
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