Richmond prohibits garage sale signs in the public right-of-way including utility poles, street trees, traffic signs, and medians. Signs allowed on private property with owner permission during the sale and must be removed within 24 hours of sale end.
DPW periodically removes illegally posted signs from rights-of-way and may bill the poster if contact information is visible. Signs on private property limited to 4 square feet. Placement at intersections limited by sight-triangle requirements. Commercial sign posting services subject to additional permit requirements.
Signs in ROW removed without notice; $25-$50 per sign if identifiable poster. Failure to remove within 24 hours: $50.
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