Fargo, ND Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

A person conducting a garage sale, rummage sale, or auction sale may post on the premises on which the sale is to be held one or more non-illuminated static temporary signs, provided that:

1. The sign face area of all signs does not exceed eight square feet, cumulatively; and

2. Such signs may be posted for a maximum of three days before and one day after the day of the event or, if such event consists of two or more consecutive days, a maximum of three days before the first such day and one day after the last such day.

G. Subdivision Development Sign

A developer may post a subdivision development sign at each entrance of a subdivision provided that:

1. No more than one subdivision development sign is allowed per entrance.

2. The sign face area of each sign does not exceed 40 square feet.

3. The sign is removed at such time as the owners of 80% of the lots within the subdivision have been issued certificates of occupancy for completion of primary structures on said lots.

H. Real Estate Sign

A non-illuminated static sign on a premises that is offered for sale or lease shall be allowed as a temporary sign, provided that:

1. In the SR, MR-1, MR-2, NC, and NO zoning districts, the sign face area of such sign does not exceed eight square feet; and

2. In all other zoning districts, the sign face area of such sign does not exceed 40 square feet, and

3. The sign is removed within one week after the transfer of title or the signing of a lease for the premises.