Denton Code of Ordinances regulates garage sales and yard sales as temporary uses in residential districts. Residents may hold up to four garage sales per calendar year, with each sale lasting no more than three consecutive days. No permit is required, but signage must comply with the citys sign regulations. Sales may not block sidewalks, streets, or driveways, and all merchandise and signs must be removed promptly after the sale ends.
Denton allows residential garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales without a permit, subject to frequency and duration limits. Each residential address may conduct up to four sales per calendar year, with each sale limited to three consecutive days. Sales must take place on the property owners premises and may not extend onto public sidewalks, rights-of-way, or adjacent properties. Garage sale signs must comply with Dentons sign ordinance -- temporary signs are limited in size and number, and may not be placed on utility poles, traffic signs, or in medians. All signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale concludes. Merchandise must be displayed in an orderly manner and removed at the end of each sale day if the sale spans multiple days. HOA communities such as Robson Ranch may have additional restrictions including designated sale weekends or pre-approval requirements. Ongoing or frequent sales that exceed the four-per-year limit may be considered a home-based business requiring a home occupation permit. Contact Code Enforcement at (940) 349-8329 for questions.
Exceeding the four-sale annual limit or three-day duration limit may result in a code violation notice. Improper sign placement can result in sign removal by the city. Ongoing sales may trigger home occupation enforcement. Fines up to $500 per violation apply for repeated non-compliance.
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