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Celina, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit required
No
Max sign area
6 square feet
Max height
4 feet
Advance display window
24 hours before sale
Placement
Private property only, owner consent

Summary

Celina allows garage sale signs without a permit, but caps size at 6 square feet and limits display to 24 hours before and immediately after the sale.

Garage sale signs. (i) Time. No sign permit required. No sign shall be displayed more than 24 hours in advance of the garage sale and all signs must be immediately removed at the end of the garage sale. (ii) Place. Garage sale signs shall be located only on a private residential property with the consent of the property owner. Garage sale signs shall not be placed on a vehicle, fence, pole, tree, median, or railing... shall not be placed on public property, right-of-way, easement, utility pole, sidewalk or other public way. (iii) Manner. A garage sale sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area... The maximum height of a garage sale sign shall not exceed four (4) feet.

Full Breakdown

No sign permit is required for garage sale signs in Celina. A sign cannot go up more than 24 hours before the sale starts and must come down immediately when it ends. Signs are capped at 6 square feet (roughly 2 by 3 feet) and 4 feet in height, and can only be placed on private residential property with the owner's consent. Signs may not be attached to a vehicle, fence, pole, tree, median, or railing, and are barred from public property, right-of-way, easements, utility poles, and sidewalks. Balloons, wind devices, or other add-ons are also prohibited except for approved stake-style mounting.

Violations & Fines

Signs placed on public right-of-way, utility poles, or medians, or left up beyond the sale, are subject to removal and code enforcement action under the city's sign regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a garage sale sign in Celina?
No. Garage sale signs are exempt from the sign permit requirement, but they still must follow the size, timing, and placement rules.
Can I put a garage sale sign on a street median or utility pole in Celina?
No. Garage sale signs cannot be placed on public property, right-of-way, easements, utility poles, sidewalks, or medians.

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