Garage sale signs allowed temporarily on private property in Harrison County cities. Signs on utility poles and public rights-of-way prohibited. Must be removed promptly after the sale ends.
Harrison County cities including Gulfport and Biloxi permit temporary garage sale signs with restrictions. Signs are typically limited to 4 to 6 square feet and may be posted on the property hosting the sale plus a limited number of off-premises directional signs. Signs on utility poles, traffic control devices, street signs, and in the public right-of-way are prohibited and subject to removal by public works crews. Signs on state highway right-of-way violate MDOT regulations. Most ordinances require signs to be posted no more than 24 to 48 hours before the sale and removed within 24 hours of the sale ending. Biloxi and Gulfport do not require garage sale permits for occasional residential sales, but frequent sales may be deemed a home-based business requiring zoning review. Wire H-frame stakes are the standard method. Signs may not be illuminated or electric.
Signs on utility poles or in ROW: removal without notice, no fine typical. Signs left after sale: $25 to $50 citation per sign. Repeated violations: escalating penalties and possible ordinance enforcement action.
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