Garage Sale Application/Permit Form

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Town Ordinance No. 07-19 Summarized

  • Each residential homeowner may be permitted up to four (4) garage sales per calendar year, with two (2) consecutive days of sales being defined as a garage sale.
  • No personal property from off-premises may be sold at a garage sale.
  • Items shall not be displayed within the public right-of-way or swale area.
  • A garage sale shall be held only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Only one (1) sign may be posted on the property of the garage sale. Up to three (3) signs advertising a garage sale are permitted to be placed on private property, the with consent of the property owner, off-sit from the location of the garage sale.
  • Garage sale signs shall not be larger than 22" x 28".
  • Garage sale signs shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way or swale, and shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Section 2-103.15 of the Code and subject to fines.
  • Removal of garage sale signs is the responsibility of the applicant. Signs must be removed immediately following the completion of the garage sale.
  • Failure to comply with the provisions set forth in this Ordinance shall subject the violator to the provisions Chapter 8CC of the Code. In the event that a violation of the Ordinance is not provided for in Chapter 8CC of the Code, the failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall result in a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense; one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second offense; and one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for the third offense.

For more information on Town Ordinance No. 07-19, please click here.

To see the Town's Municipal Code, please click here.

Please note that Garage Sale Application Forms must be submitted one week prior to the planned event.

Note: A garage sale may be rescheduled in the event of rain, however, the applicant must notify the Town's Planning & Zoning Department that their garage sale did not take place due to rain and request a date change. Applicants requesting a date change for their cancelled garage sales are instructed to email planninginfo@cutlerbay-fl.gov, call (305) 234-4262 or visit Town Hall at 10720 Caribbean Blvd., Suite 105, to speak with a representative from the Planning & Zoning Department.

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