Lubbock allows residential garage sales without a permit but limits frequency and duration. Typical rule: no more than 3 sales per year per address, each no longer than 3 consecutive days. Signs on public right-of-way are prohibited.
Garage, yard, and estate sales are permitted at residential properties as an accessory use. City policy generally limits each household to three sales per calendar year, with each sale lasting no more than three consecutive days and occurring only during daylight hours. Sale items must be the personal property of the household, not purchased for resale, which would constitute a retail business requiring zoning compliance. Signs advertising the sale may be placed on the selling property only. Placement of garage sale signs on public right-of-way, utility poles, traffic signs, or at intersections violates the Lubbock sign code and such signs are subject to removal. Daylight hours and off-street parking considerations apply.
Illegal signs are removed and may carry fines. Exceeding 3 sales per year can be cited as operating without a merchant license.
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