Holiday Decorations in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)
1 verified holiday decorations rules for Santa Rosa, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Lawn Ornament Rules
Santa Rosa exempts seasonal and holiday decorations and displays on private property, from Fourth of July bunting to Halloween yard scenes, from the Sign Permit process under City Code Section 20-38.040(O). The exemption has one carve-out: an advertising sign disguised as seasonal decoration does not qualify, and a display built from light strings or inflatables can separately run into the City's windblown-sign ban.
Santa Rosa Seasonal Yard Decoration Exemption
Few RestrictionsSanta Rosa City Code § 20-38.040(O)
Seasonal decorations—Private property. Seasonal and/or holiday decorations and displays such as those related to Thanksgiving or the Fourth of July, not including advertising signs disguised as seasonal decorations, are allowed without a Sign Permit.
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