Richardson permits residential garage sales up to four times per year without a permit; signs may only be posted on private property with owner consent.
Richardson allows residents to hold garage, yard, and estate sales as an accessory residential activity. Each household may hold up to four garage sales per calendar year, with each sale lasting no more than three consecutive days and occurring only during daylight hours. No city permit or fee is required. Merchandise must be limited to personal household goods of the resident; sales cannot be used as a venue for ongoing retail business. Signage is regulated by the sign ordinance: off-premises garage sale signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signs, or medians, and may only be placed on private property with the owner's consent. Signs placed in violation are removed by city code enforcement and repeat violators may be fined. Sales must not obstruct sidewalks or driveway sight triangles.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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