Lakewood allows temporary garage sale signs on private property. Signs in the public right-of-way, utility poles, or tree lawns are prohibited and will be removed by city crews.
Under CO 1329, garage sale signs are permitted on the property holding the sale and with permission on other private property. Size limit typically 4 square feet. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Placement on utility poles, traffic signs, street trees, or any public right-of-way (including tree lawns) is prohibited under CO 521 and 1329. City service crews remove such signs without notice.
Signs in right-of-way removed without notice. Failure to remove signs after sale: 25 to 100 dollar fines. Repeated violations may escalate.
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