Garage sale signs in Atlanta are regulated under the Sign Ordinance (Part 16, Chapter 28A). Temporary signs advertising yard sales or garage sales on residential property are permitted but must comply with size, placement, and duration requirements. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs.
Temporary yard sale signs are classified as temporary signs under Chapter 28A. Signs on the property where the sale occurs must not exceed 6 square feet. No off-premise directional signs are permitted in the public right-of-way. Signs must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular sight lines. Signs should be displayed only during the period of the sale and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Banners and streamers associated with garage sales are subject to the same temporary sign regulations.
Signs placed on utility poles, in medians, or in the public right-of-way are subject to immediate removal by the city. Failure to remove temporary signs after the sale can result in a code enforcement citation. Fines may apply for repeat violations of the sign ordinance.
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