Louisville Metro LDC Chapter 8 treats garage sale signs as temporary signs (max 6 sq ft on private property, permit-free) with placement in the public right-of-way and attachment to utility poles prohibited under LMCO 97.10 and KRS 179.070.
Garage and yard sale signs in Jefferson County fall under Louisville Metro LDC Chapter 8 temporary sign rules. On private property, one garage sale sign up to 6 square feet is allowed without a permit during the sale and for up to 24 hours before/after. Signs may not be attached to utility poles, street-light poles, traffic signs, stop signs, or trees in the right-of-way — all prohibited by LMCO 97.10 and by Kentucky state law KRS 179.070 (signs on public property in right-of-way). Directional signs placed on other private properties require the owner's permission. Louisville Metro does not issue garage-sale permits, but frequent garage sales at one residence can trigger home-occupation (LDC 4.2.2) review. Metro Public Works regularly sweeps rights-of-way and removes noncompliant signs on Mondays after weekend sales.
Signs on utility poles or in right-of-way: immediate removal plus $25–$100 fine per sign under LMCO 97.99. Signs left up after sale: $25 per day fine. Excessive or repeat posting: escalating citations. Signs obstructing sight triangles: immediate correction required.
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