Code Enforcement

About Garage Sales in the City of Alma

Garage Sale Sign Regulations
City of Alma Code of Ordinances
Section 60-237 Exempt Signs
The following signs are specifically exempt from the sign permit requirements, but are subject to
the following regulations and standards:
D. Garage Sale Signs. Provided that the signs comply with the following regulations:
1. A garage sale sign will be allowed between the curb and sidewalk only in front of the dwelling
where the sale is taking place.
2. Garage sale signs may be allowed behind the sidewalk or property line with permission of the
property owner.
3. The sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area and in no way obstruct the vision of vehicle
traffic.
4. The signs shall not be attached to any tree or utility pole in the road right-of-way.
5. All signs shall be removed immediately upon closing of garage sale.
6. Any signs found in the road right-of-way or in violation of any of the above will be removed
without notice.

Yard Sale Regulations
City of Alma Code of Ordinances
Section 60-182 Yard Sales
The sale of goods on a residential parcel owned by the owner or occupant of the principal dwelling,
anywhere on the lot or parcel of land is permitted, provided that the duration of such sales shall not be for more than three (3) days at any one (1) time and such sales shall not occur more than two (2) times each calendar year.