Scottsdale requires that garage sale activities not create property maintenance issues such as leaving items outdoors after the sale, blocking sidewalks, or creating unsightly conditions. Sales must be cleaned up promptly and the property returned to its normal residential appearance.
Scottsdale's property maintenance standards apply to garage sale activities. Items displayed for sale must not permanently remain outdoors or create a blighted or unsightly condition. After the sale concludes, all items must be removed from outdoor display and the property returned to its normal residential appearance. Items may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on sidewalks, or in areas that create pedestrian or vehicle safety hazards. Unsold items should not remain piled on the driveway or front yard for extended periods. Code enforcement may respond to complaints about prolonged outdoor storage of garage sale items that effectively becomes outdoor storage or junk accumulation.
Prolonged outdoor display of items after a sale may be cited as a property maintenance violation. Items in the right-of-way may be cited or removed.
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