Albany County towns permit temporary garage sale signs on private property. Size limits typically 4-6 sq ft. Signs on utility poles, traffic signs, and state/county ROW prohibited under NYS Highway Law §86. Removal required within 24-48 hours.
Albany County municipalities regulate garage sale signs through general sign ordinances, not stand-alone rules. Colonie Code §190-28 allows temporary event signs up to 6 sq ft on the property hosting the sale and limits off-premises directional signs to 4 sq ft. Bethlehem, Guilderland, and the City of Albany cap yard sale signs at similar sizes. Signs on utility poles are prohibited both by town code and by National Grid/NYSEG attachment rules. NYS Highway Law §86 bars any sign on state highway ROW (Routes 5, 20, 9W, 32, 85, 155 in Albany County) — violations lead to removal without notice and $25 to $50 fines. Signs must not obstruct sight triangles at intersections. Removal is required within 24 to 48 hours after the sale ends. Some towns (Bethlehem, New Scotland) require a garage sale permit which may bundle sign allowances.
Signs on utility poles or traffic controls: removal and fine $25 to $100. Signs not removed post-sale: $25 per day after grace period. Obstructing sight triangle: immediate removal ordered.
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