Somerville allows temporary yard sale signs on private property during the sale. Signs may not be posted on utility poles, trees, traffic signs, or city property and must be removed promptly after the sale.
Temporary yard sale, garage sale, and estate sale directional signs are allowed on private property with owner permission during the event. Somerville code prohibits attaching any signs to utility poles, street trees, traffic control signs, lampposts, bus stops, or public property; this rule is enforced because unauthorized signs clutter corridors and damage trees. Signs placed on lawns along routes are acceptable only with each lawn owner's permission. Signs must be removed within 24 to 48 hours after the sale ends. Leaving signs up after the sale is a littering violation. Signs should be modest in size, be legibly posted, and not block sight lines at driveways or intersections. Professional sign shapes with arrows are acceptable if placed legally.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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