Mesquite regulates garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales to balance residents' right to sell personal property with neighborhood livability. Sales are allowed only at residential addresses and only for the sale of...
Mesquite regulates garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales to balance residents' right to sell personal property with neighborhood livability. Sales are allowed only at residential addresses and only for the sale of household goods owned by the occupant, not for merchandise acquired for resale. Each household is limited in the number of garage sales it may hold per calendar year (commonly four or fewer depending on ordinance), and each sale is limited to consecutive days (typically three). Sales must occur during daylight hours, and merchandise must be displayed on the private lot rather than in the right-of-way, sidewalk, or street. Signs advertising the sale may be placed only on the host property and generally cannot be affixed to utility poles, traffic signs, or other public property. Violations are handled by Code Compliance and may result in fines.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Mesquite allows gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn equipment during daytime hours, generally 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with no city-wide gas blower ban.
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Outdoor music in Mesquite is allowed but cannot be plainly audible at neighboring residences after 10 p.m.; commercial venues need special event permits.
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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial markings cannot park on Mesquite residential streets overnight; semi-trucks and trailers face stricter limits.
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Overnight on-street parking is generally allowed in Mesquite where not signed otherwise, but vehicles cannot remain in the same spot for more than 48-72 hours.
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On-street parking in Mesquite is allowed where not signed otherwise; vehicles must park with the flow of traffic and cannot block driveways, hydrants, or sig...
Mesquite, TX
Mesquite limits residential fences to 8 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards, with corner-lot visibility triangles enforced for traffic safety.
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