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Folsom, CA Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Signs allowed per property: 1 on-site sign
Maximum sign area: 6 square feet
Maximum height: 4 feet
Display window: Only during the sale
First-violation fine: $35 flat fee

Summary

Folsom allows one garage or yard sale sign per property, capped at 6 square feet and 4 feet tall, with no off-site signs and only during the sale itself. Ignoring the residential garage sale chapter's sign rule carries its own $35 first-offense fine.

11. Garage/yard sale signs; provided, that there are no off-site signs, that only 1 sign shall be displayed on site with a maximum sign area of 6 square feet and a 4-foot height limit, and that such sign be displayed only during the time of the sale. Signs in the public right-of-way may be authorized pursuant to Section 17.59.030(D);

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 1369, passed April 28, 2026).

Full Breakdown

030(D)'s special provisions; without that authorization, right-of-way placement is not covered by the exemption. 09 rather than the general sign chapter's enforcement track. 015), so the sign limits attach to any residential sale meeting that definition, not just sales physically inside a garage.

Violations & Fines

A violation of Chapter 5.09, which governs garage-sale signage enforcement, is an administrative violation under Section 1.08.020 (Section 5.09.045). The fine for a first violation is a flat $35. A repeat violation within the following twelve months is treated as a Level A administrative violation under Section 1.09.012(A)(1), with the code enforcement officer authorized to enforce the chapter and no prior notice to correct required before an administrative citation issues (Sections 5.09.040 and 5.09.050).

Frequently Asked Questions

How big can a garage sale sign be in Folsom?

Up to 6 square feet in area and 4 feet in height under Municipal Code Section 17.59.030(C)(11), and only one such sign is allowed on site. Larger or additional signs lose the permit exemption.

Can I put a garage sale sign on the street or a utility pole?

Off-site signs are not allowed at all, and a sign in the public right-of-way needs authorization under Section 17.59.030(D). Without that authorization, right-of-way placement falls outside the sign-permit exemption.

What happens if I leave my garage sale sign up too long?

The exemption only covers a sign displayed during the time of the sale. A violation is enforced under Chapter 5.09 with a $35 fine for a first offense and escalating Level A administrative sanctions for repeat violations within twelve months.

Sources & Official References

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