Modesto's zoning code limits residential garage and yard sales to no more than two per calendar year on the same premises, with each sale lasting no longer than three consecutive days. No permit is required.
Modesto Municipal Code § 10-3.206 governs garage and yard sales in residential zones. Each sale may run for a maximum of three consecutive days. No single property may hold more than two garage sales per calendar year. No permit is required for sales within these limits. The city's Common Code Violations list identifies 'too many yard sales' as an enforceable zoning violation. Code Enforcement officers may issue notices of violation to property owners who exceed the frequency or duration limits. Signs for garage sales are regulated under MMC Title 10, Chapter 6.
Exceeding frequency or duration limits is an infraction under MMC § 10-3.206; repeat violations may escalate to civil penalties up to $2,500 per day.
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