Garage sale signs in Jacksonville must comply with temporary sign regulations under Jax Ord. Code Ch. 656, Part 13 (Sign Regulations) and Ch. 741 (Zero Tolerance on Litter/Snipe Signs). Signs cannot be placed on any public property, rights-of-way, utility poles, or street signs. All advertising signs must be removed within 48 hours after the sale ends. The Municipal Code Compliance Division enforces snipe sign violations under Ch. 741.
Temporary garage sale signs in Jacksonville are allowed during the period of an active yard or garage sale. Signs placed on the seller's own property have few restrictions beyond size limits (typically 4–6 square feet). Off-site directional signs may be placed at intersections with property owner permission. Signs on public property, utility poles, traffic signs, medians, and in public rights-of-way are prohibited and will be removed by city crews. Signs must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle sight lines. All signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Professional-quality signs suggesting ongoing commercial activity may trigger home business enforcement. Sign stakes must not be placed where they could damage underground utilities — call 811 before placing signs.
Signs on public property/utility poles: removed without notice, $25–$50 fine per sign. Signs remaining after sale: $25 per day. Signs obstructing traffic sight lines: immediate removal and $75 fine.
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