Anyone who’s traveled through local neighborhoods in May knows this is when yard sale season really gets going. If you live in Walla Walla and plan to have a yard sale, here are some things to know.

A permit is not required to have a yard sale in Walla Walla. Sellers may have up to four sales per year, for a total of up to 12 days.

Most people use signs to let folks know where a sale is being held. It's not necessary to get a sign permit for these, but signs must be taken down within 24 hours of the end of the sale. Signs can't be posted on public structures such as traffic or utility poles. Signs found on public structures, at any time, may be taken down and disposed of. Signs on stakes may be returned to the address listed if time allows.

Parking is at a premium in many areas, especially on the weekends when more people are home. Think about how your sale will affect the traffic and parking in your neighborhood. Can you direct your shoppers to a nearby parking lot or a less-congested street?

Make sure you clean up after the sale. All items, tables and racks and signs should be removed from the sale location.

If you're a seller, a shopper or a neighbor, and see anything you think violates the yard sale rules, you may call Code Enforcement at 509-524-4710, Monday through Friday. If there are issues with parking or traffic in the area of a sale, contact Nonemergency Dispatch any time at 509-527-1960.