El Paso, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Title 20, Ch. 20.18
- Right-of-Way
- Signs prohibited in public ROW
- Utility Poles
- Cannot attach signs to poles or city property
- Removal
- City may remove illegal signs without notice
Summary
El Paso regulates temporary signs including garage sale signs under Title 20, Chapter 20.18 of the Municipal Code. Signs placed in the public right-of-way are prohibited and subject to removal. Garage sale signs on private property must comply with general temporary sign provisions. Signs may not be attached to utility poles, traffic signs, or city property. Directional signs for garage sales should be placed on the property where the sale occurs or with permission of adjacent property owners.
Sec. 394.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "On-premise sign" means a freestanding sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or activity, and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person, or activity.(2) "Off-premise sign" means a sign displaying advertising that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located. ... (5) "Sign" means a structure, display, light device, figure, painting, drawing, message, plaque, poster, billboard, or other thing that is designed, intended, or used to advertise or inform.
Full Breakdown
Temporary signs including garage sale signs must not obstruct visibility at intersections or create traffic hazards. Signs in the public right-of-way or on medians are not permitted. The city may remove signs placed illegally without notice. Temporary garage-sale signs in El Paso are generally allowed only on the sale property and, with owner consent, on other private property. Signs on utility poles, street signs, or public right-of-way are prohibited and will be removed by code enforcement. Signs must be removed within 24-48 hours after the sale ends. Violations carry small fines.
Violations & Fines
Signs placed in the right-of-way may be removed by the city. Repeat violations of sign placement rules may result in code enforcement citations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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