Westland, MI Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max sign size
- 6 sq ft
- Max sign height
- 5 ft above curb
- Max signs per sale
- 3 total
- Right-of-way setback
- 3 ft from property line
Summary
Westland limits yard sale signs to six square feet, five feet tall, three per sale, and bans placement in the right-of-way or within three feet of a property line.
In accordance with Section 15:3.7 of Westland Zoning Ordinance 248, yard sale signs are permitted in any zoning district, subject to the following restrictions:(1)Signs shall not exceed six square feet in area, and shall not project more than five feet above the curb level of the property.(2)There shall not be more than a total of three signs per yard sale, and no more than one sign per zoning lot.(3)Signs may only be placed on a lot after the permission of the property owner has been obtained.(4)No signs may be placed in any public right-of-way, or within three feet of any property line.(5)No wall-mounted signs shall be permitted.(6)Signs may not be located on any zoning lot for more than four consecutive days nor more than a total of six days during any 90-day period.(b)In addition to the restrictions on yard sale signs above:(1)The yard sale permit number received from the city clerk must by on all yard sale signs.(2)No yard sale sign may be illuminated.(3)All yard sale signs must be removed immediately following the conclusion of the yard sale. (Ord. No. 259, § 1, 4-1-13)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 66).
Full Breakdown
Under section 26-444, yard sale signs are allowed in any zoning district but capped at six square feet in area and five feet above curb height. No more than three signs are allowed per sale, with no more than one per zoning lot, and only after the property owner's permission is obtained. Signs cannot go in the public right-of-way or within three feet of a property line, cannot be wall-mounted or illuminated, and must show the yard sale permit number and come down immediately after the sale ends.
Violations & Fines
Improperly placed or oversized yard sale signs violate section 26-444 and, like other yard sale offenses, are municipal civil infractions carrying a $100 fine for a first offense and $300 for repeat violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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