Are Garage Sales Allowed at Residences?

Yes. Up to 3 garage sales per year are permitted at the property where the sale operator resides and the sale may not exceed two consecutive days in length.
(See Section 301-06.5 of the Zoning Code)

Can Signs Be Displayed to Advertise Garage Sales?

Signs can only be placed on your property and cannot exceed a total of 12 square feet.
(See Section 301-06.5 of the Zoning Code)

What is a Temporary Concession?

A temporary concession is any individual retail sales operation from a location not involving a permanent building or structure and uses a temporary table, stand, cart, or similar equipment.
(See Section 130-47.5 of the Zoning Code)

Where are Temporary Concessions Permitted?

Yes within the following zones and are subject to the approval of the zoning administrator through a temporary concession stand permit:

• Shopping Center Zone
• Limited Commercial Zone
• General Commercial Zone
• Auto Commercial Zone
• Travel Commercial Zone
• Recreation Zone
• All Industrial Zones
  (See Section 225-11 (U.4) & 230-11 (K.19) of the Zoning Code)

Is it permissible to sell food at a temporary concession?

No, the vending of food products is regulated separately and requires a conditional use permit. However, mobile vending vehicles that are licensed and operated pursuant to the provisions of the Sacramento County Code do not constitute a temporary concession.
(See Section 130-47.5 of the Zoning Code)