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Las Cruces, NM Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max Size
3 sq ft
Timing
Only during the sale
Placement
Off-premises directional allowed
Removal
Poster and owner responsible
On Fences/Poles
Prohibited (Sec. 36-10)

Summary

Las Cruces caps garage and yard sale signs at 3 square feet. Under Land Development Code Sec. 36-84, off-premises directional signs are allowed only during the sale, and both the person who posts them and the property owner must remove them afterward.

Off-premises signs may be used to advertise any garage sale, private sale or event, provided that the signs are not over three square feet in sign area and are used only during the duration of the event.(b)The person erecting the sign and the property owner at the sign location shall be responsible for sign removal and all other requirements concerning signs. (Ord. No. 2575, § II(exh. A), 4-26-10)

Source: Las Cruces Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 33 | Land Development Code: Supplement 28).

Full Breakdown

Land Development Code Sec. 36-84 covers garage, private sale, and event signs. Off-premises signs may advertise a garage or yard sale only if they are not over 3 square feet and are used only for the duration of the event (36-84(a)). Both the person erecting the sign and the property owner at the sign's location are responsible for its removal (36-84(b)). Signs may not be attached to retaining walls, fences, rocks, or natural features (Sec. 36-10(e)), nor made to resemble government signs or placed to obstruct traffic sight lines. A compliant sale sign needs no permit.

Violations & Fines

Signs over 3 square feet, signs left up after the sale, or signs attached to utility poles, fences, or public property violate Chapter 36; the city can remove them and cite both the poster and the property owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big can my garage sale sign be in Las Cruces?
No larger than 3 square feet, and it may be displayed only during the sale (Sec. 36-84(a)).
Can I staple a sale sign to a utility pole or fence?
No. Signs attached to fences, walls, rocks, or poles are prohibited (Sec. 36-10(e)). Remove all signs once the sale ends.

Sources & Official References

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