Fontana limits residential garage sales to a set number per year with a permit. Sales must occur on private property, only during daylight hours, and cannot create traffic or noise nuisances.
Fontana regulates residential yard and garage sales to distinguish them from unlicensed retail businesses. A resident may hold a limited number of sales each calendar year, typically two to four depending on the latest Municipal Code provisions, after obtaining a free or low-cost garage sale permit. Each sale is limited in duration, generally 2 to 3 consecutive days, and must occur during daylight hours, normally 7:00 a.m. to sunset. All merchandise must be displayed on private property such as the driveway, front yard, or inside the garage; items may not be placed on sidewalks, parkways, or public streets. Only household goods belonging to the resident may be sold. Traffic, noise, and parking must not create a nuisance for neighbors. Violations may result in revocation of future permits and administrative citations.
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