La Porte allows temporary signs advertising garage and yard sales on the property where the sale takes place. Signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs are prohibited and may be removed by the city.
Residents holding a garage or yard sale in La Porte may display temporary signs on their own property to advertise the sale. Signs must be placed on the property where the sale is occurring and should not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular visibility. The city prohibits placing garage sale signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signs, or other city-owned infrastructure. Directional signs placed at intersections or medians are subject to removal by city crews. Signs should be removed promptly after the sale concludes. The number and size of temporary garage sale signs are governed by the city's general sign ordinance provisions for temporary signs in residential areas. Contact Code Enforcement at (281) 471-5020 for sign placement questions.
Signs placed in public rights-of-way may be confiscated by the city without notice. Failure to remove signs after a sale concludes may result in code enforcement action. Repeated violations of the sign ordinance can result in fines.
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