Garage sale signs generally permitted on private property with owner permission. Most Ulster towns prohibit placement on utility poles, trees, and public right-of-way. Signs must typically be removed within 24-48 hours after sale.
Garage sale and yard sale signs are regulated under each municipality's sign code. Typical Ulster County rules: permitted on private property with owner permission; maximum 4-6 square feet (approximately 24x36 inch); must be removed within 24-48 hours after the sale ends; prohibited on utility poles, street trees, traffic signs, public right-of-way, and state highway medians. Placement on public right-of-way violates NY Highway Law §319 (obstructions) and local sign codes. Kingston City Code Chapter 360 (Signs) prohibits temporary signs on utility poles and public property. New Paltz, Woodstock, Saugerties, and most towns have similar prohibitions. Signs posted on public/state highway property (Route 9W, Route 28, Route 299) can be removed by municipality or NYS DOT without notice. Reflective or illuminated garage sale signs are generally disallowed. Businesses holding 'garage sales' as retail promotions must follow commercial sign rules.
Illegal sign placement: typically $25-$100 per sign first offense, plus sign removal. Kingston and Woodstock: signs may be removed immediately with no refund. NY Highway Law §319 violations: NYS DOT enforcement with removal and fines.
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