Garage sale signs in Cuyahoga County cities are generally limited to private property with owner consent. Posting on utility poles, street signs, and public tree lawns is prohibited and violates both city sign codes and ORC §4511.09. Signs must be removed within 24-48 hours after the sale ends.
Cleveland CO §350.10 prohibits signs attached to utility poles, traffic signals, or street signs. Garage sale signs may be placed on private property with permission. Maximum size is typically 4-6 square feet. Signs must be removed within 48 hours of sale conclusion. Lakewood, Shaker Heights, and Cleveland Heights have nearly identical rules. Utility companies (FirstEnergy/Illuminating Company, Dominion Energy) actively remove pole-attached signs and may assess nuisance fees. Cities conduct periodic sweeps of abandoned signs at major intersections and bill removal costs to the phone number on the sign when traceable.
Cleveland pole-attached sign: $50-$100 per sign plus removal. Abandoned signs: removed without notice.
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