Forsyth County, NC Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max sign size
- 2 square feet
- Number per lot
- One on-premises sign
- Timing
- Up 7 days before, down 2 after
- Off-premises signs
- Friday noon to Monday noon
- Sales per year
- No more than two
Summary
In Winston-Salem/Forsyth County an on-premises yard or garage sale sign may not exceed two square feet, limited to one sign per lot. It may go up seven days before the sale and must come down within two days after, and residents may hold no more than two sales a year.
An on-premises sign advertising a yard or garage sale shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size and shall be limited to one (1) sign per lot. Such signs may be erected seven (7) days prior to the event and shall be removed within two (2) days after the event.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County UDO treats yard/garage sale signs as temporary on-premises signs: an on-premises sign advertising a yard or garage sale shall not exceed two square feet and is limited to one sign per lot. It may be erected up to seven days before the event and must be removed within two days after. Off-premises directional (lead-in) yard-sale signs are permitted only from Friday noon to Monday noon. Separately, it is unlawful for residents of residential districts to conduct more than two garage/yard sales per year, and neither may exceed seven days in length. Placing signs in the public right-of-way or on utility poles is prohibited.
Violations & Fines
Oversize signs, signs left up past the deadline, or signs in the right-of-way are UDO violations subject to removal; exceeding two sales per year or seven-day duration is also a violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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