Garage sales in Lee's Summit need no permit, but the sale site must stay clean, signs are allowed only on the sale property, and unsold merchandise cannot accumulate as outdoor storage.
While garage sales are exempt from permits (UDO Sec. 6.1540(D)), the property still has to meet maintenance standards. Signs advertising the sale are allowed only on the property where the sale is held (Sec. 6.1580) and are prohibited in the public right-of-way (Sec. 26-9). Unsold goods left in the yard between or after sales can be treated as prohibited outdoor storage or a sanitation violation under the Property Maintenance Code (Secs. 16-200 and 16-204). Keep displays tidy, remove signage promptly, and clear leftover items so the sale does not become a blight complaint.
Signs in the right-of-way may be removed by the City. Accumulated unsold merchandise or debris can bring Property Maintenance Code citations of $50 to $500 per offense.
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