Garage sale signs in Franklin County are permitted on private property with owner permission. Right-of-way placement on public property and utility poles is generally prohibited. Most cities require signs removed within 24 hours of sale end. No permit required for typical garage sale signage.
Columbus Code 3379.05 allows temporary signs up to 6 square feet without permit, must be on private property, removed within 48 hours after the event. Placement on trees, utility poles, traffic signs, or in public right-of-way is prohibited under Code 905.23. The Columbus Department of Public Service removes illegally posted signs and may issue fines. Worthington restricts garage sale signs to the property where the sale occurs (no off-premises directional signs in public right-of-way). HOAs may have stricter rules in some subdivisions.
Columbus: 25-100 dollar fine per illegal sign posted in right-of-way. Signs are confiscated and destroyed.
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