Fort Wayne permits garage sale signs on private property with owner consent. Signs are prohibited in public right-of-way, on utility poles, and on traffic signs. Signs must be removed within 24-48 hours after the sale ends.
The Fort Wayne Unified Development Ordinance regulates temporary off-premises signs including garage sale signs. Signs on private property with owner permission are generally allowed without permit, subject to size limits (typically 6 sq ft). Signs in public right-of-way including medians, tree lawns (between sidewalk and street), and traffic islands are prohibited and subject to removal by Street Department crews. Attaching signs to utility poles, street signs, or traffic control devices is prohibited under both city code and Indiana Code 8-23-2-9 (obstructing traffic signs). Violations can result in sign removal without notice and fines per sign. Signs must be removed within 24-48 hours after the sale to avoid property maintenance violations. Off-premises directional signs at intersections far from the sale location are commonly removed by the city.
Signs in right-of-way removed without notice. Repeat violations: fines per sign under Neighborhood Code Compliance.
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