Garage Sale Ordinance

Utility Billing Office Hours 250 Main Street Old City Hall Building:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday  10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Closed during lunchtime from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
• Wednesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Garage Sale Permits must be purchased in person at the City's Utility Billing office at 250 Main Street. The cost of a permit is $31.

PROOF OF ADDRESS REQUIRED:

• Copy of utility bill such as water, PG&E or telephone bill 
• Driver's license

Authority

• Watsonville Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 26 and 32.

Effective Date

• January 1, 2003

Sections

• 5-26.01 - No sales without permits
• 5-26.02 - Applications for permits
• 5-26.03 - Issuance of permits
• 5-26.04 - Permits to be posted
• 5-26.05 - Permit time limits
• 5-26.06 - Sign displays
• 5-26.07 - Time limits of sales
• 5-26.08 - Fees
• 5-26.09 - Permits nontransferable
• 5-26.10 - Violations
• 5-32.01 - Posting signs and handbills unlawful

Penalty: Resolution 401-90 (CM)

The amount of $50 Dollars shall be the minimum cost for which a person shall be liable for the illegal posting of signs and handbill under the provisions of Chapter 5-32 of the Watsonville Municipal Code.