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1. What are the rules regarding where signs are allowed to promote garage and yard sales?

Signs shall be placed on private property and placed so they will not create a safety hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Do not attach signs to trees, utility poles, street lights or traffic signs. Signs may be displayed no more than three days prior to the sale. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale.

2. How many garage/yard sales can I have in year?

Residents are permitted no more than two sale events for any residence per year. The duration of each sale should be no more than three consecutive days.

3. What are some of the more visible examples of code violations?

The following are violations if visible from a street, alley or public or other private property:

• Junk, trash, litter, boxes, discarded lumber or salvage materials - MMC 6.24.050 (6)
• Attractive nuisances dangerous to children - MMC 6.24.050(7)
• Broken/discarded furniture, household equipment, appliances or furnishings - MMC 6.24.050 (8)
• Dead, decayed, diseased or otherwise hazardous trees or vegetation - MMC 6.24.050 (9)
• Articles of personal property, wrecked vehicles, parts that are discarded or vehicles left in a state of partial construction or repair - MMC 6.24.050 (11)
• Vegetation exceeding 12 inches in height, such as non-maintained yards - MMC 6.24.050 (12)