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Instructions

As defined in Section 66-31 of the Burleson Texas Code of Ordinances, a garage sale is the sale of tangible personal property or used or unwanted household items that is held in the garage, driveway or yard of the seller's residence; or the parking lot or sidewalk of a non-residential property. The term garage sale includes the terms yard sale, estate sale, occasional sale, and similar terms.

In order to receive a permit to conduct at yard/garage sale, this form must be submitted to the City of Burleson Building Permit office. Upon receipt, your application will be reviewed and an email will be sent that will provide your permit number or the reason why a permit cannot be issued.

One sign shall be posted on the property where the sale is being conducted. The sign shall be placed in a location visible from the street, and include your assigned permit number.
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Regulations

Items for sale can be sold only on the residential property of the owner or tenant. Items must be confined to the garage, porch, patio or yard of the residence.

In the case of a sale on non-residential property, only the owner of the property may have a sale on the premises. Items must be confined to the parking lot and may not be sold on a public sidewalk or street.

A garage sale sign can be no larger than 15” x 22”.

Signs can not be placed on utility poles or on any state right-of-way and may not be closer than (10') ten feet to the street pavement.

Signs cannot be placed within a street median or visibility triangle.

Signs cannot be placed on vehicles.

Additional sign(s) placed off premise must be on privately owned, developed, occupied property, subject to permission of the property owner.

Sales are limited to (2) two per calendar year and not to exceed (3) three consecutive days in length.

Any sign in violation of the regulations is subject to removal by City ordinance, and the related sale holder will be cited.

On-premise signs may be posted 24 hours before the sale, but must be taken down within 24 hours after the sale
Rainout Policy
Sales affected by rain or inclement weather: If a property owner or tenant has obtained a garage sale permit, and the majority of the scheduled dates for the sale are affected by rain or other inclement weather, a rain-out permit may be issued. The new permit must be issued within 30 days of the dated of the original permit. <b>If the permit was issued for two or three days and the rain or inclement weather affects only one day during the permit period, a rain-out permit shall not be issued.</b>
Sales affected by rain or inclement weather: If a property owner or tenant has obtained a garage sale permit, and the majority of the scheduled dates for the sale are affected by rain or other inclement weather, a rain-out permit may be issued. The new permit must be issued within 30 days of the dated of the original permit. If the permit was issued for two or three days and the rain or inclement weather affects only one day during the permit period, a rain-out permit shall not be issued.
By typing my name here, I confirm that I have read and understand the above regulations and rainout policy.*
(first and last name)
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Personal Information

Property Owner or Renter LAST Name:*
Property Owner or Renter FIRST Name:*
Location of Sale:
House Number:*
Direction: (if applicable)
(E, N, SW, etc.)
Street:*
Apt/Suite #: (if applicable)
Suffix:
(Street, road, drive, etc.)
Post Directional: (if applicable)
(i.e., Cliffside Dr N)
Date Sale to Begin:*
Date Sale to Begin:
Date Sale to End:*
Date Sale to End:
Email Address:*
The permit will be emailed to you at this address.

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1. Receive an email copy of this form.
Email address

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