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Topeka, KS Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Max sale length
4 consecutive days
Max frequency
2 sales per 12 months
Eligible districts
R, M, MS-1, X, D, RR-1
Yard-sign size cap
6 sq ft, 4 ft tall
Sign permit
Not required

Summary

Topeka garage-sale signs are yard signs under TMC 18.10.170, but the display window is capped by the sale itself. TMC 18.210.030 limits a garage sale to four consecutive days and no more than twice in any 12-month period.

A “garage sale,” as defined by TMC 5.140.020, is permitted when accessory to a residential dwelling in an R, M, MS-1, X, D, or RR-1 zoning district but shall be restricted to not more than four consecutive calendar days and occurring not more than twice within a 12-month period.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 20671, passed July 14, 2026).

Full Breakdown

A garage-sale sign is a temporary yard sign under TMC 18.10.170(f): no permit required, up to six square feet, four feet tall, with no minimum setback from the property line in R, M-1, M-1a, RR-1, and OS-1 districts. Note 3 to that table caps display time at whatever Chapter 18.210 TMC (Accessory Uses) allows, and TMC 18.210.030 permits a garage sale, as defined in TMC 5.140.020, as an accessory use in R, M, MS-1, X, D, or RR-1 districts for no more than four consecutive calendar days, occurring no more than twice within 12 months, so the sign comes down when the sale ends.

Violations & Fines

A garage-sale sign left up past the four-day, twice-a-year window, or one that exceeds the yard-sign size and height limits, draws a TMC 18.10.060 notice, 30 days to cure, then a $50-per-day fine plus possible criminal prosecution under TMC 1.10.070.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I keep a garage-sale sign up in Topeka?
Only as long as the sale itself runs. TMC 18.210.030 limits garage sales to four consecutive days and twice per 12 months, and the yard-sign rule enforces that limit.
Do I need a permit for a garage-sale sign?
No. Temporary yard signs under TMC 18.10.170 do not require a sign permit, but they must meet the six-square-foot, four-foot-height limit in residential districts.

Sources & Official References

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