Redlands, CA Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Redlands does not have a separate garage-sale ordinance for signage; yard and garage sale signs are treated as temporary signs under Chapter 15.36 of the Municipal Code (the Sign Code). The Sign Code distinguishes between temporary signs on private property (governed by Article VIII, including section 15.36.170 for noncommercial signs) and signs on public property (governed separately by Chapter 12.55). The common rule is that temporary signs, including garage-sale directional signs, must be placed on private property with the property owner's permission and within the Sign Code's size and duration limits. Section 15.36.140 (Prohibited Signs) restricts signs in locations such as the public right-of-way, and signs attached to utility poles, traffic signs, trees, or other public structures are not allowed and can be removed by the City. Redlands also limits the number and dimensions of temporary signs; residents holding a garage sale should keep signs small, post them only on their own or another consenting private property, and remove them promptly after the sale. For the precise size limit, the maximum number of days a temporary sign may be displayed, and any permit requirement, consult the Sign Code or the Redlands Planning Division at the One Stop Permit Center.