Mesquite limits garage sale signs to 4 sq ft, must be on private property with permission, removed within 24 hours after sale. No signs in public right-of-way or utility poles.
Garage and yard sale signs in Mesquite are regulated under the City sign ordinance as temporary signs. Each sign may not exceed 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in height. Signs must be placed on private property only, with the property owner's permission — no placement in the public right-of-way (including the area between sidewalk and curb), on utility poles, traffic signs, trees, or in median strips. A maximum of one sign per property is typical. Signs may be displayed only during the sale itself plus a brief lead time, and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Signs left up after the sale or placed illegally are removed by Code Compliance and may result in a citation with fines starting around $100. Mesquite limits residences to a small number of garage sales per year (typically 4) and some communities require a free permit. Use Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor, and yard signs on your own lot for best legal advertising.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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