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PIV HOA garage sale posting guidelines focus on maintaining community aesthetics, safety, and traffic control, often limiting individual sales in favor of community-wide events.  Key requirements include specific, approved dates, restrictions on sign placement, and requirements for owner identification. 

1. Scheduling and Frequency Limits

• Restricted Dates: Sales are limited to specific, pre-approved community-wide weekends per year.
• Frequency Caps: Residents are limited to one or two sales every 6 to 12 months.
• Duration Limits: Sales are restricted to daylight hours, usually between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 5 p.m., lasting no more than two or three consecutive days. 

2. Posting and Content Requirements

• Proof of Residence: Online posts must include proof of residency to ensure only community members are selling.
• Mandatory Details: Posts must include the full address, specific dates, and start/end times.
• Content Restrictions: Items for sale must be personal, used household items, not goods bought for resale (no commercial, flea-market style setups).
• Prohibited Items: Restrictions exist against selling firearms, ammunition, hazardous chemicals, or recalled items (e.g., specific car seats/cribs). 

3. Signage and Advertising Rules

• Placement Restrictions: Signs are restricted to the seller’s private property and prohibited on common area grass, sidewalks, or right-of-way areas unless pre-approved by the PIV HOA Board.
• Sign Specifications: Signs cannot exceed 2 square feet in size or 2–3 feet in height.
• Removal Deadline: Signs must be removed immediately after the sale ends.
• Directional Sign Control: The HOA may limit the number of off-site directional signs (e.g., to three) and restrict where they can be placed. For related guidance consult the PIV HOA Board through “Maintenance requests/questions.”

4. Safety and Liability Guidelines

• Parking Management: Parking must not block driveways, fire hydrants, or mailboxes.
• Liability Waivers: The association requires residents to sign a waiver to indemnify the PIV HOA, especially for community-sponsored events.
• Traffic Control: Sales will be restricted to certain areas (e.g., only in garages/driveways, not on the lawn) to maintain the aesthetic and safety of the neighborhood. 

5. Administrative Requirements

• Permits: Residents must secure a city permit in addition to PIV HOA approval, even for community-wide events.  The City of Wilton Manors requires permits for garage/yard sales, with fees established by ordinance pursuant to Section 10-82 of the City Code. You must register and pay for the, according to the Island City Yard Sale Application. 

Key details include:

             - Permit Requirement: A registration and release form must be completed and submitted.

             - Registration: Forms can be submitted by mail or in person at Hagen Park (2020 Wilton Drive).

             - Fees: Fees are set by city ordinance. 

It is highly recommended to contact the City of Wilton Manors directly to confirm the exact fee amount and specific limitations on frequency, as these can change

• Registration: Posting on the PIV HOA website may require registering the sale with the GRS Community Management company to raise awareness around potential traffic and parking.