Lowell residents holding yard or garage sales must keep the property safe, free of blight, and fully clean up unsold items and signs when the sale concludes.
Residents hosting yard or garage sales in Lowell are responsible for maintaining safe and sanitary conditions during and after the sale. Merchandise must be arranged so that it does not block sidewalks, driveways, or fire lanes. Tables and displays may not be placed in the public right-of-way without a permit. Unsold items must be removed from front yards and driveways within 24 hours of the sale ending, and all signs posted on private property or utility poles must be taken down. Leaving unsold goods piled in the yard may trigger a blight citation. Sales that become frequent or commercial in scale can be treated as an unlicensed business and cited under zoning rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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