San Francisco does not require a permit for residential garage sales or yard sales. Sales must be conducted on private property and must not obstruct sidewalks or public rights-of-way. General property maintenance standards apply.
Garage sales are a permitted residential activity and do not require a city business license for occasional personal sales. Items cannot be displayed on sidewalks or in the public right-of-way. The sale must not create noise disturbances beyond normal residential levels. Parking for customers should not block driveways or violate street parking rules. There are no specific frequency limits for residential garage sales in the SF code.
Obstructing sidewalks or public right-of-way may result in DPW enforcement. Frequent large-scale sales may be treated as unpermitted commercial activity.
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