Garage sale ordinance amended in McDonough

The McDonough City Council voted at its March 18 regular meeting to approve an ordinance amendment regarding garage sales in the city.

The amended ordinance includes a change in the definition of “community sales;” a permit/license fee increase from $15 to $25; limiting to two consecutive days within a calendar month and three times in a calendar year; limiting sales to residential zoned properties; guidelines for parking and traffic management as well as hours of operation; regulations pertaining to merchandise on premises and not allowed in a right-of-way; and signage.