Holiday Decorations in New Castle County, DE (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of New Castle County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Lawn Ornament Rules
New Castle County lets yard ornaments, fountains, flagpoles and clotheslines sit anywhere in a yard or setback, but any piece over six feet tall must sit at least six feet from every lot line.
New Castle County Yard Ornament Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsNew Castle County Code § 40.03.410.C
Yard ornaments and play structures. Yard ornaments, play structures, fountains, flagpoles, cloth lines, and similar objects may be permitted in all yards and all yard setbacks. Any such structure or object which exceeds six (6) feet in height above ground level shall be at least six (6) feet from the front, street, side or rear lot line.
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