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Glenn County, CA Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

Dedicated garage-sale rule?
No - not a separate category in Ch. 15.620
Governing chapter
Glenn County Code Ch. 15.620 (Sign Standards)
Owner consent required
Yes (Sec. 15.620.020(A))
Right-of-way placement
Prohibited except by variance (Sec. 15.620.020(D))
Related temporary-event limit
Up to 100 sq ft/site, removed within 7 days (Sec. 15.620.030(O))

Summary

Glenn County's Unified Development Code does not have a sign category specifically for garage or yard sale signs. Such temporary signs fall under the general Sign Standards of Chapter 15.620, which require the property owner's consent and prohibit signs in county road rights-of-way except by variance.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Glenn County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No persons shall erect any sign regulated by this chapter without first obtaining the written consent of the property owner(s) upon which such sign is located and filing such written consent with the planning authority.

Full Breakdown

620 (Sign Standards) lists the categories of exempt and permitted signs, but it does not single out 'garage sale' or 'yard sale' signs. 030(O) covers temporary 'Temporary Sales and Events' banners and signs tied to an event or grand opening, limited to a maximum aggregate area of 100 square feet per site and removed within seven days following the event. 020(D) requires signs to be located outside of county street and road rights-of-way except where a variance is granted by the Planning Commission. 040) also apply - signs that imitate traffic signs or obstruct traffic visibility are barred.

Because Title 15 does not establish a dedicated garage-sale-sign permit or duration, residents should treat garage sale signs as temporary signs subject to these general rules and confirm placement with Glenn County Planning & Community Development Services.

Violations & Fines

Placing a garage sale sign in a county road right-of-way, on property without the owner's consent, or in a way that imitates or obstructs traffic signs violates Chapter 15.620 of the Glenn County Unified Development Code. Code Enforcement may remove signs unlawfully placed in the public right-of-way and require correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there special rules for garage sale signs in unincorporated Glenn County?
No. Glenn County's Unified Development Code (Chapter 15.620) does not create a separate category for garage or yard sale signs. They are treated as temporary signs subject to the chapter's general rules, including the requirement for the property owner's consent and the prohibition on signs in county road rights-of-way.
Can I put garage sale signs on a county road or utility pole?
No. Section 15.620.020(D) of the Glenn County code requires signs to be located outside county street and road rights-of-way except by variance, and Section 15.620.020(A) requires the property owner's written consent. Signs that imitate or obstruct traffic signs are also prohibited under Section 15.620.040.
Where can I confirm the rules for a yard sale sign?
Because Glenn County's code has no dedicated garage-sale-sign provision, contact Glenn County Planning & Community Development Services to confirm placement, since the general Sign Standards of Chapter 15.620 - including owner consent and the right-of-way prohibition - still apply.

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