Chester County sets no rule for garage or yard sale signs. Where you may post them, their size, and how long they can stay up are governed by your borough or township sign ordinance, and public right-of-way postings are usually prohibited.
Temporary signs advertising a garage or yard sale are regulated by municipal sign ordinances adopted under the PA Municipalities Planning Code (53 P.S. §10101 et seq.), not by the county. Most Chester County municipalities allow small temporary sale signs on private property with the owner's consent but prohibit attaching them to utility poles, street signs, and other public right-of-way fixtures. Many require signs be removed promptly after the sale. Because each township writes its own rule, check your municipal ordinance for allowed size, number, and display period before posting directional signs.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way or left up beyond the allowed period may be removed by the municipality, and repeat postings can draw fines under the local sign ordinance.
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