Little Elm permits garage and yard sales but limits each household to a set number of sales per year. Signs must comply with the town sign ordinance and may not be placed on utility poles or in public rights-of-way.
Little Elm allows residential garage, yard, and estate sales subject to limitations in the Code of Ordinances. Each household is generally limited to no more than four sales per calendar year, each lasting no more than three consecutive days. Sales must be conducted on the property owner's premises during daylight hours. All items must be removed from the yard and driveway area at the conclusion of each sale day. Signs advertising garage sales may be placed on the property where the sale occurs but may not be attached to utility poles, traffic signs, medians, or placed within public rights-of-way per Chapter 66 (Signs). Temporary directional signs on private property require the property owner's permission. HOA communities like Paloma Creek and Union Park may have separate rules governing or restricting garage sales, including designated community-wide sale weekends. Residents conducting sales that exceed frequency or duration limits may be considered to be operating a commercial business in a residential zone.
Fine up to $500 for sign violations or exceeding sale frequency limits. Ongoing sales may trigger home business zoning enforcement.
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