Ventura allows garage and yard sales on residential property with reasonable limitations. Sales should be temporary and not constitute ongoing commercial activity. Signage must comply with the City's sign regulations. Items and displays should not obstruct sidewalks or public rights-of-way.
Garage and yard sales are permitted in Ventura residential areas as occasional, temporary events. While the City does not impose strict per-year limits, sales should not occur so frequently as to constitute an ongoing commercial operation (which would violate home occupation rules). Signs advertising garage sales must comply with SBMC sign regulations — signs on utility poles, medians, and public rights-of-way are generally prohibited. Items and displays must not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or public rights-of-way. Unsold items should be cleared promptly after the sale. Parking for sale visitors should not create neighborhood traffic hazards.
Frequent sales constituting commercial activity may trigger home occupation enforcement. Illegal signage results in sign removal and possible fines. Obstruction of public ways can result in citations.
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