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Stark County, OH Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

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

Key Facts

Regulated as
Temporary sign
Permit
Exempt
Small sign max
6 square feet
Placement
Private property only
Right-of-way signs
May be removed by city

Summary

Canton treats garage sale signs as temporary signs under Codified Ordinance 1187.11: permit-exempt, capped at 6 square feet for a small sign, displayed up to 30 consecutive days, on private property, and not illuminated. Signs in the public right-of-way can be removed.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Stark County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Temporary signs may be displayed up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days, two (2) times per year. ... The date of erection of a temporary sign must be written in indelible ink on the lower right hand corner of the sign.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026-01: Local legislation current through May 18, 2026 | State legislation current through December 31, 2025).

Full Breakdown

Garage and yard sale signs fall under Canton's temporary-sign rules in Codified Ordinance 1187.11. Temporary signs are exempt from permit requirements and may be displayed up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days, two times per year. A small temporary sign has a maximum area of six square feet. The ordinance also requires that the date of erection be written in indelible ink on the lower right-hand corner, that signs be durable and well-maintained, and that they not be illuminated. Signs must go on private property with permission, not on utility poles, tree lawns, or the public right-of-way, where the city may remove them. Township rules apply in unincorporated areas.

Violations & Fines

Sale signs placed in the right-of-way, on utility poles, or on public property may be removed by the city without notice. Repeat or oversized signs can bring code-enforcement action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put garage sale signs on telephone poles in Canton?
No. Temporary signs must be on private property with permission. Signs in the public right-of-way or on poles can be removed by the city.
Do garage sale signs need a permit?
No. As temporary signs under Canton CO 1187.11 they are exempt from permits, but must meet the 6-square-foot small-sign size and display limits.

Sources & Official References

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