Garage and yard sales in Orange must be conducted in a manner that maintains property and neighborhood standards. Sales must take place on private property, items must not obstruct public ways, and the area must be cleaned up after the sale.
Under the City of Orange's property maintenance and nuisance provisions, garage and yard sales must be conducted without creating a nuisance or degrading neighborhood appearance. All items for sale must be displayed on private property and may not encroach on sidewalks, streets, or public rights-of-way. Temporary signage advertising the sale must comply with the city's sign regulations and be removed promptly after the sale. Leftover items must be removed or properly stored — not left on driveways or in front yards. Sales that attract excessive traffic, parking congestion, or noise may draw code enforcement attention. Regular or frequent sales that resemble commercial retail operations require a business license.
Leaving items unsecured after a sale, blocking public ways, or conducting sales resembling commercial activity may result in code enforcement notices and fines.
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