Bakersfield regulates garage and yard sales under BMC 17.04.305. Sales are limited to two consecutive days in duration and may occur no more than twice per year per residence. The sale must be of personal goods by the residence's occupant.
Under BMC 17.04.305, a garage or yard sale is defined as a sale of personal goods by a residence occupant lasting no more than two consecutive days and occurring no more than twice annually. Sales exceeding these limits may be considered commercial retail activity requiring a business license and proper zoning. No permit is required for compliant garage sales. Items must be displayed on private property, not in the street or public right-of-way.
Exceeding the frequency or duration limits transforms the activity from a permitted garage sale into potentially unlicensed commercial activity. Code enforcement may issue notices for sales that exceed the twice-yearly limit or extend beyond two days. Operating an ongoing retail business from a residence requires a home occupation permit.
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