Baytown regulates temporary signs including garage sale signs under its sign ordinance. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs. Garage sale signs on private property are permitted during the sale period. Signs must be removed promptly after the sale ends.
Baytown's sign ordinance in the Code of Ordinances regulates temporary signs including those advertising garage and yard sales. Garage sale signs are permitted on the property where the sale is being held without a sign permit. Signs placed on other private property require the property owner's permission. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, street signs, traffic signals, or city property. Signs that obstruct traffic visibility at intersections are prohibited and may be removed immediately. The city actively removes signs placed illegally in the right-of-way. Garage sale signs should be removed within 24 hours after the sale concludes. Directional signs on private property pointing to the sale location are permitted with the property owner's consent. Commercial advertising disguised as garage sale signs is not allowed. Contact Code Enforcement at (281) 420-6585 for questions about sign placement.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way or on utility poles may be removed by the city without notice. Failure to remove garage sale signs after the sale ends may result in a code enforcement citation. Signs obstructing traffic visibility are removed immediately. Repeat sign violations may result in fines.
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