Politics & Government

POLL: What Do You Think About the Proposed Garage Sale Ordinance?

Lakewood Patch readers are sounding off about a proposed ordinance that would limit the number of garage/yard sales in the city. What do you think about it?

While Lakewood City Council weighs in the city, .

Council’s housing committee discussed some options at its Monday night meeting at .

Then, Lakewood Patch readers sounded off.

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Council members seemed to agree that the city needs some rules on the books. 

Compared to some of Lakewood’s neighbors, the city has few limitations on garage/yard sales, according to a data compiled by the law department.

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For example, Lakewood does not limit the number of sales a resident can have each year — most communities cap the number at two or three. 

Also, Lakewood doesn’t regulate how many consecutive days a sale can take place.

Essentially, residents can host a garage sale every day.

According to the amended proposal, residents would only be permitted to have four garage/yard sales per year; the sale would be required to take place at the rear of the property; and signs would need to be smaller than 5-square feet and displayed only one day prior to the sale.

Lakewood residents have .

So we thought we’d put it to a vote. Take our poll and tell us what you think.


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