Arlington permits garage and yard sales at residential properties with limits on frequency and duration to prevent commercial activity in residential zones. No permit is required for compliant sales.
Garage sales of personal household items are allowed at residential properties. The city limits frequency and duration per year. Items must be displayed on private property. Sales exceeding limits may be considered commercial activity. Signs for garage sales must comply with the temporary sign provisions in the UDC.
Exceeding limits may result in code compliance action for unpermitted commercial activity. Items in the right-of-way may be cited.
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