Jefferson County, AL Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

The Zoning Regulations define temporary signs as non-illuminated signs, including banners, free-standing signs and posters made of non-permanent materials, used to advertise temporary promotions such as grand openings, closings and special events; a garage or yard sale sign falls within that definition. These signs are subject to permit requirements and are allowed for a maximum of 30 days; any sign left up longer than 30 days must instead meet the county's requirements for permanent signs, which include the district setback and location standards applied to free-standing signs generally.

A separate right-of-way rule directly governs placement: no sign, foundation or support may be placed in a public street or highway right-of-way without proper permits, and no permanent or temporary sign may be erected, nailed, wired or otherwise fixed to any pole, tree, stone, fence, building or other object within a street right-of-way unless expressly authorized. Signs also cannot be positioned where they obstruct, impair or could be confused with an authorized traffic control device, or otherwise interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic, as determined by the Director; a property owner disputing that determination can appeal to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.