
Garage sale permits are issued based on regulations as defined in Ordinance NO. 95-097-01. Permits must be obtained at City Hall. Bring proof of residency with you, such as a driver's license or water bill.
Regulations
- Sale of merchandise shall be restricted to permitted premises only.
- No new merchandise acquired for resale shall be permitted.
- Duration of each sale shall not exceed 3 consecutive calendar days.
- No person shall receive a permit for the same address more than 4 times per calendar year.
- The permit fee shall be $7.00.
Sign Stipulations
- The sign issued by the City shall only be placed in the front yard of the sale address, not less than 5 feet, nor more than 15 feet, from the street.
- Signs made by citizens advertising garage sales shall be permitted with these restrictions.
- Signs may only be posted on residentially zoned properties and only with the permission of the property owner.
- Signs shall not be larger than 2 ½ square feet in area, nor more than 2 ½ feet high.
- Signs may be posted only while the garage sale is open for business.
- Signs shall be posted not less than 5 feet, nor more than 15 feet, from the street.
- Signs shall not be posted on utility poles, traffic, or sign poles, signs also are not permitted in street.
Rain Check Policy
- Garage sales must be cancelled as a result of rain or bad weather.
- Garage sales cannot have opened at any time.
- Must notify City of the cancellation on the next business day.
- Permit fees can be refunded or the sale can be rescheduled.
