Albuquerque regulates garage sale signage through the IDO temporary sign provisions. Signs advertising garage or yard sales are permitted as temporary signs but must comply with size, placement, and duration restrictions. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way or attached to utility poles, traffic signs, or city property.
Garage sale signs are classified as temporary signs under the IDO. They must be placed on the property where the sale occurs or on other private property with the owner's permission. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited and subject to immediate removal. Temporary signs in residential zones are generally limited to 6 square feet. Signs must be removed immediately after the sale ends. Since garage sales are limited to twice per year for residential properties, signage is similarly limited in duration. Signs must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle visibility at intersections.
Signs placed on public property or in the right-of-way may be confiscated without notice. Failure to remove signs after the sale ends may result in code enforcement citation. Oversized or improperly placed signs are subject to removal and potential fines.
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