Portland's Title 32 (Signs and Related Regulations) governs temporary signs including garage sale signs. Temporary signs for garage sales are permitted in residential zones but must comply with size and placement restrictions. Signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way.
Garage sale signs are considered temporary signs under Title 32. They are permitted on private property during the sale period. Signs must not be placed on utility poles, traffic signs, or in the public right-of-way. Size limits for temporary residential signs generally apply. Signs should be removed promptly after the sale concludes. Portland does not require permits for small temporary garage sale signs on private property.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way or on utility poles may be removed by the city. Failure to remove signs after the sale may result in code enforcement. The Bureau of Development Services handles sign code complaints.
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