Arlington regulates temporary signs including garage sale signs through its Unified Development Code. On-site signs are permitted during the sale. Off-site signs in the right-of-way are prohibited.
Temporary garage sale signs may be displayed on the property where the sale takes place. Signs in the public right-of-way including on utility poles and median strips are prohibited. Signs should not obstruct traffic or pedestrian safety. Arlington Code Compliance removes signs from the right-of-way. No permit is required for on-site temporary signs during a compliant garage sale.
Signs in the right-of-way are removed by the city. Repeated violations may result in code compliance citations.
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