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Anne Arundel County, MD Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Permit
Not required (§ 18-3-302(b)(1))
Max size, residential
9 square feet
Max height
12 feet above grade
Removal deadline
Within 7 days after the sale
Placement
Must stay on your own lot

Summary

Anne Arundel County lets you skip a permit for a garage-sale sign, but it must sit on your own lot, stay under 9 square feet, and come down within 7 days after the sale ends.

City-specific rules exist: Annapolis has its own garage sale signs rules that differ from Anne Arundel County's county-level regulations. If you live in Annapolis, check the city-specific page instead.

(2) A temporary sign on property that 500 feet or more of road frontage or a temporary sign that applies to more than 10 adjacent lots may have a maximum area of 64 square feet. Otherwise, a temporary sign shall have a maximum area of nine square feet in residential districts and 24 square feet in all other districts. ... (6) A temporary sign that is related to an event may not be displayed for more than 60 days before the start of the event and shall be removed within 7 days after the conclusion of the event.

Source: AA County Code Art. 18 (signs); Md. Transportation Title 8 (§8-738)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-93: County Code is current through May, 2026).

Full Breakdown

A garage-sale sign counts as a temporary sign under Anne Arundel County Code § 18-3-306, so no sign permit is required under § 18-3-302(b)(1). The sign is capped at 9 square feet in residential districts and 12 feet in height, and because a sale is an event, the sign can go up no more than 60 days before the sale and must come down within 7 days after it ends. Under § 18-3-303(c), the sign has to stay within your own lot lines: the County can pull and dispose of one posted in a road right-of-way and bill you for removal.

Violations & Fines

Posting a garage-sale sign in the county right-of-way, oversized, or left up past the 7-day removal window lets the County pull it, dispose of it, and bill the responsible party for the removal costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a garage-sale sign in Anne Arundel County?
No. Temporary signs, including garage-sale signs, are exempt from the county's sign permit requirement under § 18-3-302(b)(1).
Can I put my garage-sale sign in the road right-of-way or on a utility pole?
No. Section 18-3-303(c) requires signs to stay within your own lot lines; the County can remove and dispose of a noncompliant right-of-way sign and bill you for removal.
How long can a garage-sale sign stay up?
Under § 18-3-306(a)(6), it can go up no more than 60 days before the sale and must come down within 7 days after the sale ends.

Sources & Official References

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