Gulfport, FL Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- On-site sign limit
- 1 sign, max 4 sq ft
- Off-site sign limit
- 3 signs, max 2 sq ft each
- Off-site permission
- Owner/occupant consent required
- Public property signs
- Never permitted
- Posting window
- Up to 24 hours before sale
- Removal deadline
- Immediately after sale ends
Summary
Gulfport garage sale signs are capped at one four-square-foot sign on the sale property plus up to three two-square-foot signs on other private land with the owner's permission. No sign may go up more than 24 hours before the sale or stay up after it ends, and none may go on public property.
One (1) temporary sign, not to exceed four (4) square feet (double faced is permissible) shall be permitted on the property where the sale is to be conducted. In addition, a maximum of three (3) other signs, not to exceed two (2) square feet each, shall be permitted to be placed on other private property with the permission of the owner or occupant. In no event shall any signs be placed on other property, including public property. No signs shall be erected or displayed more than twenty-four (24) hours before the sale is to begin and such signs shall be removed immediately upon the termination of the sale.
Full Breakdown
Section 13-35(e) spells out the sign allowance for a permitted garage sale: "One (1) temporary sign, not to exceed four (4) square feet (double faced is permissible) shall be permitted on the property where the sale is to be conducted. In addition, a maximum of three (3) other signs, not to exceed two (2) square feet each, shall be permitted to be placed on other private property with the permission of the owner or occupant. In no event shall any signs be placed on other property, including public property.
" The sign allowance only attaches to a sale that already holds the free permit required by Section 13-35(b); nothing in this section authorizes signage for an unpermitted sale. The provision sits inside the same ordinance that limits sale length to three consecutive days and frequency to six sales a year per property under Section 13-35(d), so the signage window tracks the sale's own permitted dates rather than running independently.
Violations & Fines
Putting up a garage sale sign larger than the four- or two-square-foot limits, posting more than the one on-site sign plus three off-site signs, placing any sign on public property, or leaving a sign up after the sale ends violates Section 13-35(h): a fine up to $500.00, up to 60 days in jail, or both, per day of continuing violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big can a garage sale sign be in Gulfport?
When can I put up my garage sale sign?
Can I put a garage sale sign on a street corner or utility pole?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Gulfport
Florida rules heatmap·Compare Gulfport to another location·View the Florida sign regulations overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Garage Sale Signs in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Pinellas County handle garage sale signs.