Yard sales in York County's towns are daytime events tied to short permit windows. Fort Mill limits each sale to two days, and sales are expected to run during normal daylight hours to avoid noise and traffic complaints.
There is no statewide clock on yard sales, so timing is set by town permit terms and general nuisance rules. Fort Mill's two-day limit per permit effectively bounds how long a sale runs, and sales are held during daylight so early-morning setup and late haggling do not disturb neighbors. Signage typically must come down promptly after the sale. Rock Hill ties timing to its permit as well. Amplified noise, blocked sidewalks, and parking that spills into travel lanes can draw complaints under the towns' noise and traffic ordinances even when the sale itself is permitted.
Sales running past permitted days, early-morning noise, leftover signs, or traffic-blocking parking can bring nuisance or sign-ordinance citations from the town.
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