Garage sale signs in Cupertino are allowed in residential zones under Municipal Code Table 19.104.250: one on-site sign and up to three off-site signs, each up to 8 square feet and 6 feet tall, for the length of a bona fide garage sale. Off-site signs must follow right-of-way placement rules.
Under CMC 19.104.250, residential garage sale signs are permitted as one on-site sign plus up to three off-site signs. Each sign may be a maximum of 8 square feet and 6 feet in height, and may be displayed only for the length of the sale. The sale must be a bona fide garage sale activity as defined in CMC Chapter 5.16. Off-site signage is subject to CMC 19.104.240, which for right-of-way signs limits signs to 4 square feet and 3 feet high, prohibits placement on the street or medians, requires an 18-inch curb setback and 36 inches of clear sidewalk, and requires removal at sunset. No permit is required, but signs must not be illuminated or block traffic visibility.
Garage sale signs left up after the sale, oversized, or placed in prohibited right-of-way locations may be removed by the city and can trigger correction notices.
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