Residential garage sales are allowed in San Leandro with limits on frequency, signage, and hours under the municipal code.
Occasional yard and garage sales are permitted at single-family residences as an accessory use. The city typically limits sales to a few per year per household, daylight hours only, with no sales of new merchandise bought for resale. Permits are generally not required for a true household goods sale but ongoing commercial resale operations require a business license and are prohibited in residential zones.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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