Bergenfield requires a $5 garage sale permit good for two consecutive days, with a maximum of two permits per year and strict sign placement rules.
Bergenfield requires a permit for residential garage sales. The permit fee is $5.00 and is valid for two consecutive days, and residents are limited to two permits per calendar year. Permits are obtained through the Building Department at Borough Hall. Garage sale signs may not be placed on Borough trees, telephone poles, or any Borough signage such as stop signs, school zone signs, or bus stop signs. Signs must be free-standing and easily removed, and must be taken down within 24 hours after the sale ends. Each sign left up incurs a $25 fine.
Holding sale without permit; exceeding two permits yearly; signs on Borough property; signs left after 24 hours.
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