Universal City, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Permitted location
- Sale property only
- Right-of-way signs
- Prohibited, removed
- Max size
- 6 square feet typical
- Removal deadline
- 24 hours after sale
- Permit
- Not required if compliant
Summary
Garage sale signs must be posted on the sale property only and removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Signs in the right-of-way are prohibited and removed by code enforcement.
Sec. 394.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: ... (2) "Off-premise sign" means a sign displaying advertising that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located. ... (4) "Portable sign" means a sign designed to be mounted on a trailer, bench, wheeled carrier, or other nonmotorized mobile structure. ... Sec. 394.003. EXEMPTIONS. (a) This chapter does not apply to: ... (7) a sign erected solely for and relating to a public election if the sign:(A) is on private property;(B) is erected not earlier than the 90th day before the date of the election and is removed not later than the 10th day after the election date;
Full Breakdown
Universal City permits residents to post garage, yard, or estate sale signs during the days of their approved sale, subject to strict placement rules. Signs may be posted on the sale property itself. Signs in the public right-of-way, which generally extends 10 to 15 feet from the street edge, are prohibited. This includes signs stapled to utility poles, attached to street signs or traffic control devices, staked in medians, or placed at intersections. Code enforcement staff routinely sweep major intersections and remove non-compliant signs, and repeat offenders may be cited. Sign size is generally limited to 6 square feet or less, must be non-illuminated, and must not create sight obstructions at corners or driveways. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Leaving signs up past the sale creates litter violations and forfeits the right to post future sale signs. No permit is required for compliant residential garage sale signs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I legally post a garage sale sign?
How long can signs stay up after the sale?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Universal City
Texas rules heatmap·Compare Universal City to another location·View the Texas sign regulations overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Garage Sale Signs in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Bexar County handle garage sale signs.