Temporary outdoor advertising signs, such as open house or garage sale signs, must follow these requirements. By ordinance, these types of signs:

• Must be at least five feet from the edge of a public street and can’t obstruct driver visibility.
• Can’t be on the right-of-way of county or state roads.
• Are limited to one per property.
• May only be displayed from 6 a.m. on Thursday to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
• Can’t be larger than six feet tall or three square feet.

Call 952-939-8290 or email the planning division to learn more, ask questions or find out if you have had a sign impounded.

Temporary commercial signs

Some temporary signs on commercial properties require a sign permit. Learn more on our Sign Permits page.