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Holiday Decorations in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

3 verified holiday decorations rules for Salt Lake City, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Holiday Light Rules

Salt Lake City does not impose a specific calendar limit on residential holiday lights. Holiday decorations are not regulated as 'signs' under Chapter 21A.46. Standard ordinances on light trespass (9.04.110) and noise (Chapter 9.28) apply.

Salt Lake City Holiday Light Rules

Few Restrictions

Inflatable Display Rules

Commercial inflatable signs (e.g., advertising balloons) are prohibited as 'balloon signs' under SLC Code Chapter 21A.46. Residential seasonal inflatables (snowmen, reindeer, Halloween figures) are not regulated as signs and are generally allowed subject to zoning setbacks and nuisance rules.

Salt Lake City Inflatable Display Rules

Some Restrictions

Lawn Ornament Rules

Salt Lake City does not regulate lawn ornaments (statuary, fountains, decorative figurines) as a distinct use. SLC Code Chapter 21A.48 expressly defines landscaping to include 'ornamental objects such as fountains, statuary, and other similar natural and artificial objects.' Setback and sight-triangle rules apply.

Salt Lake City Lawn Ornament Rules

Few Restrictions

Looking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Salt Lake City city rules.

Holiday Decorations in Salt Lake County