Moreno Valley allows residential garage sales without a permit limited to a small number per calendar year per household, with restrictions on signage placement in the public right-of-way and daylight-hours operation.
Moreno Valley permits residents to hold garage, yard, or estate sales at their primary residence as an incidental use without a business license. The Municipal Code limits the number of sales per household to a small number per calendar year (commonly two to four, each typically lasting up to three consecutive days) to prevent residential properties from operating as ongoing retail establishments. Hours are generally limited to daylight, from around 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. to sunset. Signage is the most frequently cited violation: off-site signs in the public right-of-way (attached to utility poles, traffic signs, or placed on medians) are prohibited and may be removed by code enforcement. On-site signs on the host property are allowed during the sale and must be removed at the end. Sales of firearms, ammunition, or new merchandise exceeding casual personal-property limits require a business license and other permits. Parking must not block driveways, hydrants, or create sight-line hazards.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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