Garage sale signs permitted on private property with size limits. Placement in public rights-of-way prohibited in Jackson and unincorporated Hinds County. Signs must be removed after the sale.
Temporary garage sale signs are permitted on private property in Hinds County and Jackson. Signs typically limited to 4-6 square feet with directional signs allowed on private property with owner consent. Placement on utility poles, traffic sign posts, and in public rights-of-way is prohibited and signs will be removed by code enforcement. Jackson's sign ordinance requires removal within 24-48 hours after the sale. Garage sales themselves are generally allowed 2-4 times per year without permit in residential zones in Jackson. Neighboring municipalities (Clinton, Byram, Raymond) follow similar rules. Wire-frame yard signs are the standard format. Signs placed in MDOT highway ROW are subject to removal without notice under §65-1-141.
Signs on utility poles or ROW: removal by city, fine $25-$50 per sign. Signs not removed after sale: $25 per day in Jackson. Excessive signs: warning, then citation.
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