Richland County, SC Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Location
- On the sale premises only
- Max size
- 4 square feet
- Max height
- 4 feet
- Number
- One per road frontage
- Removal
- Within 24 hours of the sale
Summary
Yard sale signs in unincorporated Richland County must be on the sale premises only, never in a public right-of-way or on a tree, road sign, or utility pole. They cannot be illuminated, are limited to 4 square feet and 4 feet in height, are limited to one per road frontage,
Yard sale signs shall be located on-premises only and shall not be located within a public right-of-way nor placed on a tree, road sign, or utility pole. Such signs shall not be illuminated and are limited to four (4) square feet in size and four (4) feet in height. One (1) yard sale sign is allowed per road frontage. All yard sale signs shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of completion of the activity being advertised.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-24: This supplement is current through Ordinance No. 033-25HR).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 26-180(d)(6) exempts yard sale signs from a permit but sets strict limits. Each sign must be located on-premises only and may not sit in a public right-of-way or be placed on a tree, road sign, or utility pole. Signs cannot be illuminated, cannot exceed 4 square feet in size or 4 feet in height, and only one is allowed per road frontage. All yard sale signs must be removed within 24 hours of the completion of the activity being advertised. Inside a city, that municipality's sign ordinance applies instead.
Violations & Fines
Off-premises or right-of-way yard sale signs may be removed by the county, and repeated violations are enforced by the Planning Department under the Land Development Code.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When do I have to take my garage sale signs down?
Sources & Official References
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