Oakland regulates temporary garage sale signs under Title 14 of the Municipal Code. Signs on private property are permitted but prohibited on utility poles, traffic signs, and public rights-of-way.
Garage sale signs on private property must comply with temporary sign size limits. Signs on utility poles, traffic signs, and in the public right-of-way are prohibited. Directional signs require property owner permission. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale. No permit is required for temporary signs within limits.
Signs on public property may be removed by the city. Failure to remove signs may result in code enforcement action.
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