Sacramento County, CA Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max total sign area
- 12 square feet
- Placement
- Within seller's property boundaries
- Governs
- Signs tied to garage sales
- Off-site signs
- Not permitted
Summary
Garage sale signs in unincorporated Sacramento County are capped at 12 square feet total and must stay inside the seller's own property line.
Signs shall not exceed a total of 12 square feet. All signs and merchandise must be displayed within the property boundaries.
3.9.3.N. Bus Shelter Section titled “3.9.3.N. Bus Shelter”
Bus shelters, whether owned and maintained by a public agency or other person, shall be a permitted use in any zoning district and shall comply with the standards in Sections 3.9.3.N.1 through 3.9.3.N.4.
Shelters shall be installed at a location approved by the Sacramento Regional Transit District or other transit providers to provide temporary shelter for persons waiting to utilize the transit district’s transportation facilities.
The shelters shall be constructed of aluminum frames and panels with Alcoa bronze duranodic finish or equal. The roofs shall be of bubble type construction, and the wall panels shall be of transparent materials, either tempered glass or plastic. Security lights may be installed. Shelters of other designs and constructed of other materials may be constructed provided the design and materials are first approved by the Design Review Administrator.
The size of such shelters shall be approximately six feet in width, 10.5 feet in length, and eight feet in height; however, shelters may be sized in multiples of the length and width dimensions but may not exceed the eight foot height dimension.
Advertising signs are subject to the provisions of Section 5.10.1.O, “Mass Transit Shelter Signs.”
3.9.3.O. Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Full Breakdown
Zoning Code Section 3.9.3.M, which governs garage sales as an accessory use, sets the sign standard alongside the frequency rule: total sign area for a garage sale is limited to 12 square feet, and both signs and the sale merchandise must be displayed within the seller's property boundaries. Off-site signs, such as ones posted on utility poles, medians, or a neighbor's yard without permission, fall outside this allowance.
Violations & Fines
Signs exceeding 12 square feet total, or placed off the seller's own property (utility poles, public right-of-way, neighboring parcels), violate Section 3.9.3.M and can be removed by code enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big can my garage sale sign be in unincorporated Sacramento County?
Can I put a garage sale sign at the street corner or on a utility pole?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Sacramento County
California rules heatmap·Compare Sacramento County to another location·View the California sign regulations overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.