Buffalo, NY Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Maximum number of signs
- 6 per sale
- Maximum sign size
- 2 square feet each
- Earliest posting date
- 2 days before the sale
- Removal deadline
- At the close of the sale
- Prohibited locations
- Traffic control devices, City light poles, public property, public right-of-way
- City sign option
- $10 for 6 signs from City Print Shop; includes website listing
Summary
Garage sale signage is limited to a maximum of six signs, each no larger than two square feet. Signs may go up no more than two days before the sale and must be removed at the close of the sale; posting on City property, light poles, or traffic devices is prohibited.
§ 254-8.B. A maximum of six signs may be displayed and posted for each garage sale. Each sign shall be no larger than two square feet, and may be displayed for no more than two days prior to the garage sale, and must be removed at the close of the sale. The signs may not be posted on any traffic control devices, City of Buffalo light poles, on any public property, or within any public right-of way.
§ 254-8.C. The City of Buffalo Print Shop will make available uniform garage sale signs that may be purchased at a cost of $10 for six signs. This fee will include the advertisement of the date and location of the garage sale on the City of Buffalo Web page.
Full Breakdown
The City of Buffalo Print Shop sells uniform garage-sale sign sets, six signs for $10, which also includes listing the sale on the City's website. To get that web listing, signs must be ordered at least five days before the sale date. Signs posted by residents outside the uniform-sign program must still comply with the size limit and placement rules. The prohibition on City property, public right-of-way, and traffic control devices is absolute.
Violations & Fines
Violations of the sign rules are subject to the general penalty provisions of Chapter 254 and Chapter 137.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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