Garage sale signs in San Jose are governed by the temporary sign provisions of SJMC Title 23. Signs advertising garage or yard sales may be placed on the property where the sale is being held without a permit. Off-site directional signs placed on public property, utility poles, or in the right-of-way are prohibited. Signs must be removed immediately after the sale ends.
Temporary signs for garage sales are limited in size consistent with the residential temporary sign standards. Signs cannot be attached to trees, utility poles, traffic signs, or other public infrastructure. The City periodically conducts sweeps to remove illegally placed signs from the public right-of-way.
Illegally placed signs may be removed by the City without notice. Repeat violations may result in code enforcement warnings and administrative citations.
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