Oak Park regulates garage sale signage under the village's sign ordinance. Temporary signs advertising garage sales are permitted on the property where the sale occurs. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on other people's property. Signs must be removed promptly after the sale ends.
Garage sale signs in Oak Park are regulated under Village Code Chapter 7 (Buildings). Temporary signs advertising a garage or yard sale may be displayed on the property where the sale is taking place. Signs placed in the public right-of-way including parkways, sidewalks, utility poles, and traffic signs are prohibited and subject to removal by the village. Directional signs on other private property require the property owner's permission. Sign size is limited under the village's temporary sign provisions. Signs should be posted no earlier than the day before the sale and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale concludes. The village limits the number of garage sales per property per year. Signs must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle sight lines. Handwritten and professionally printed signs are both acceptable. Contact Code Enforcement at (708) 358-5440 for sign regulations.
Garage sale signs in the public right-of-way are removed by the village without notice. Signs left up after the sale period face code enforcement citations. Signs on utility poles or traffic signs are immediately removed. Failure to remove signs may result in fines.
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