Garage sale signs are allowed on the sale property and with permission off-site. No signs in the right-of-way or on poles. Remove within 24 hours.
Moreno Valley permits garage, yard, and estate sales as an accessory residential activity, usually limited to 3-4 events per household per year, each lasting no more than 2-3 consecutive days. Signs advertising the sale are allowed on the host property without a permit and on other private property with the owner's permission. Public right-of-way placement, including the parkway strip, utility poles, traffic signs, trees in the parkway, and medians, is prohibited content-neutrally. Code Compliance and Public Works remove off-site signs routinely, often on Monday mornings after weekend sales. Signs must be removed within 24 hours of the sale ending (some cities allow same-day removal). Sign size is typically capped at 6 square feet. Signs may not be illuminated, use flashing elements, or be attached to vehicles parked specifically as mobile billboards. Homeowner associations often have stricter rules in CCRs, including limits on how many signs and where they can be placed within the tract. Estate sales organized by professional estate sale companies may need a business license in addition to complying with residential sign rules. Repeat placement of illegal off-site signs can result in an administrative citation to the sale operator.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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