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Holiday Decorations in St. Louis, MO (2026)

3 verified holiday decorations rules for St. Louis, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Holiday Light Rules

St. Louis has no city ordinance setting installation dates, removal deadlines, or brightness limits for residential holiday lights. Lights may stay up year-round on private property. Amplified outdoor audio must comply with SLRC Ch. 15.42 noise standards. Local Historic Districts (Lafayette Square, Soulard, Central West End, etc.) may restrict permanently mounted fixtures through Preservation Board review. HOAs are largely a private matter under Missouri law.

St. Louis Holiday Light Display Rules

Few Restrictions

Inflatable Display Rules

St. Louis has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Inflatables are permitted on private property subject to right-of-way obstruction rules and SLRC Ch. 15.42 noise standards for blower motors and audio. Local Historic Districts may restrict large yard installations through Preservation Board guidelines. HOAs commonly impose limits.

St. Louis Inflatable Holiday Display Rules

Few Restrictions

Lawn Ornament Rules

St. Louis has no city ordinance restricting residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private property. Property maintenance code under SLRC Title 25 applies only to dilapidated or junk-like accumulations. Local Historic Districts may require Preservation Board review for permanent visible installations. Political signs receive First Amendment protections. HOAs are private under Missouri law.

St. Louis Lawn Ornament and Yard Decoration Rules

Few Restrictions