Garage sale signs in Lodi are regulated as temporary signs under LMC §17.34.070. They are allowed on private property with the owner's permission but are prohibited in the public right-of-way — no stapling to utility poles, no taping to street signs, no placement in parkways or medians — and must be removed promptly after the sale ends.
Under Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 17.34, Section 17.34.070 governs temporary signs, which includes residential garage / yard / estate sale signs. Per LMC 17.34.020, no signs are allowed on public property except those erected by the City or another public entity, signs for emergencies, and a narrow list of exceptions — so garage sale signs cannot be stapled to utility poles, taped to traffic-sign posts, posted on street trees, or stuck into parkway strips, medians, or other public right-of-way. Signs are allowed on private property with the property owner's permission and must be removed when the sale ends. The garage sale itself does not require a City business license or planning permit in Lodi; occasional residential garage sales are treated as a residential incidental use and are not separately regulated by Title 5 (business licensing). Standard residential property-maintenance and zoning rules in Title 17 still apply (no obstruction of sidewalks or sight-triangle at intersections).
Lodi Code Enforcement applies the graduated process at lodi.gov/1349/Enforcement-Process: Courtesy Notice (15 days, no fine), Notice of Violation (15 days, no fine), then Administrative Citation with monetary fines under Title 1. Public Works typically removes signs placed in the right-of-way without prior notice; repeat offenders may receive an Administrative Citation. To report illegally posted signs, contact Lodi Code Enforcement at 209-333-6711.
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