Skokie permits temporary garage sale signs on private property during the sale period. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on public property. Typical limits allow small temporary signs during the sale and require prompt removal afterward. Attaching signs to trees, poles, or traffic control devices is prohibited.
Skokie's sign code allows temporary garage sale signs on the property where the sale is taking place. Off-premise garage sale signs are generally not permitted except as allowed by the sign code's temporary off-site directional sign provisions, which are limited and content-neutral. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way including the parkway strip, on utility poles, on traffic signal boxes, or on Village property. Attaching signs to trees, streetlight poles, stop signs, or other traffic control devices is prohibited under both Village and Illinois Department of Transportation rules. Typical temporary sign limits allow the sign to remain during the sale period and require removal within 24 to 48 hours after the sale ends. Signs should not obstruct pedestrian walkways or sight lines for drivers. Garage sale signs placed illegally are frequently removed by Public Works without notice. Some businesses and community organizations offer designated garage sale sign boards, which are a compliant alternative. The Village also conducts community-wide garage sale days which provide organized promotion.
Signs placed in the right-of-way or on public property are typically removed without notice. Repeated violations may result in fines from $75 per sign. Damage to trees or traffic devices from sign attachment may result in additional penalties. Contact Code Enforcement at (847) 933-8284.
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