Adams County, CO Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max size
- 32 square feet
- Duration
- 14 consecutive days max
- Permit
- Not required (temporary sign)
- Placement
- Private property only
- Poles/trees
- Attachment prohibited
Summary
Garage-sale signs fall under Adams County's content-neutral temporary sign rule: up to 32 sq ft, on private property, for no more than 14 consecutive days (twice per year per lot), with no sign permit. Signs in the road right-of-way are prohibited.
Any sign or attractive device attached to any public utility pole or structure, road light, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench, or other location on public property, except as provided herein [is prohibited].
Full Breakdown
Adams County does not single out garage-sale signs; they are governed by the temporary-sign provisions of Sec. 4-17-03(12). A temporary sign may be up to 32 square feet and displayed for no more than 14 consecutive days, a maximum of two times per calendar year per lot. It must be placed on private property, outside any right-of-way or easement, positioned to avoid obstructing sightlines, and may not be illuminated. Signs attached to utility poles, trees, fences, or other public property, and any sign in the right-of-way, are prohibited. Incorporated cities have their own rules for yard-sale signage.
Violations & Fines
Signs stapled to poles or placed in the right-of-way are prohibited and subject to removal by the county; leaving signs up beyond the event is a code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I staple a garage sale sign to a power pole?
Do I need a permit for a garage sale sign?
Sources & Official References
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