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1. Do I need a permit to hold a garage sale?

Yes, a permit is required from the city. To apply for a permit please fill out our Garage Sale Form.

2. Why does the city require a permit?

The permit is required by city code. This requirement was created as a result of requests from neighboring residents to regulate garage sales to prevent abuses. The abuses involved garage sales occurring every weekend on certain properties, thereby disrupting the tranquility and quality of life of others adjacent to the garage sales.

3. What constitutes a garage sale?

The city code defines Garage Sales as the retail sale of old, used or unwanted personal household articles and property and other personal effects displayed or offered for sale on a lot, parcel or tract of land as an incidental use to the primary use permitted in the applicable land use classification. Said garage sales shall not include articles of property purchased for the purpose of resale. Said garage sales include sales from a garage, yard, shed, house or other related buildings.

4. How much does the garage sale permit cost?

There is no charge.

5. What do I do with the permit?

The permit is to be displayed at the garage sale.

6. For what length of time can a garage sale be held?

A garage sale is not to be carried on for more than 2 consecutive days.

7. How many garage sales can I hold a year?

There can be no more than 2 garage sales held within a 12 month period at the same location.

8. What are my responsibilities for holding a garage sale?

At the conclusion of garage sales, all unsold articles and items are to be removed or packed in such a manner so as not to be visible from any public streets or abutting property. The individual conducting the garage sale shall provide for and control adequate parking for motor vehicles so as to reasonably prevent unsafe conditions and traffic congestion on public streets adjacent to the premises upon which the sale is being conducted.