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Roswell, GA Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Sign size limit
4 square feet each
Signs per sale
Up to 6
Posting window
2 days before, remove day after
Permits per year
Max 3 per household
Sale duration
72 hours max, 3x per year

Summary

Roswell requires a temporary sign permit for yard and garage sale signs under UDC § 10.3.22(B), capping each sign at 4 square feet, limiting a property to 6 signs per sale, and requiring the sign be posted no more than 2 days before the sale and removed the day after.

B.Yard/Garage Sale Sign. A temporary sign used to advertise a yard/garage sale.1.No sign can be located within the public right-of-way.2.Signs must be on private property with the property owner's consent.3.No sign is allowed on a telephone pole, tree or traffic sign.4.The maximum size of a sign is 4 square feet per sign.5.Decals must be attached to each sign.6.Signs are permitted 2 days prior to sale and must be removed the day after the sale.7.The temporary sign permit must be displayed upon the request of any municipal officer or citizen requesting identification or proof of permission for the yard/garage sale.8.A maximum of 6 signs per yard/garage sale are allowed.9.The temporary sign permit is valid only for family use and may not exceed 3 per year.10.Additional requirements for yard/garage sales are in Sec. 9.8.3.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 5).

Full Breakdown

22(B), unlike a political or window sign, which are permit-exempt under a different part of the same Article. 22(B)(1)-(4)). 22(B)(5), (7)). 22(B)(6), (8)). 22(B)(9)). 22(B)(10)).

Violations & Fines

Putting up a yard-sale sign without the temporary permit, exceeding the 4-square-foot size, leaving it up past the day after the sale, or attaching it to a utility pole or tree violates UDC § 10.3.22(B) and § 10.3.18(F). Under § 10.3.19, each noncompliant sign is a separate violation, the Zoning Director gives 10 to 30 days written notice to correct it, and continued violations carry a fine of up to $1,000, up to 6 months' imprisonment, or both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a garage sale sign in Roswell?
Yes. UDC § 10.3.22(B) requires a temporary sign permit for yard and garage sale signs, unlike some other temporary sign types. Each sign is capped at 4 square feet, and a decal from the permit must be attached to the sign itself.
How many garage sale signs can I put up?
A single yard/garage sale permit allows up to 6 signs, each no larger than 4 square feet, posted no more than 2 days before the sale and removed the day after it ends, under § 10.3.22(B)(4), (6) and (8).
Can I attach my sale sign to a stop sign or utility pole?
No. Section 10.3.22(B)(3) specifically bars putting a sign on a telephone pole, tree or traffic sign, and signs generally can't be placed in the public right-of-way under § 10.3.22(B)(1), so signs have to go on private property with the owner's permission.
How many garage sales can I have per year in Roswell?
The temporary sign permit is limited to family use and capped at 3 per year under § 10.3.22(B)(9), which matches the separate limit on the sale itself: no more than 3 yard/garage sales per property per year, each lasting no more than 72 hours.

Sources & Official References

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