Jackson, MS Holiday Decorations: Inflatable Display Rules (2026)

Jackson does not regulate residential inflatable holiday displays through municipal code. Size, height, anchoring, and duration are not capped by city law on private property. Inflatables must not block sidewalks or encroach into the public right-of-way under the Code of Ordinances' streets and sidewalks provisions, and must not obstruct corner visibility at intersections (the Zoning Ordinance sight-distance rules for residential lots). The continuous blower motor required to keep inflatables erect produces low-frequency noise that can violate the Jackson noise ordinance if it exceeds the ordinance's sound-pressure-level limits in Table A (especially at night, when limits are lower); the chief of police or designee is authorized to take measurements. Mississippi has no statutory HOA preemption protecting holiday displays — subdivision restrictions and HOA covenants under Mississippi common law of restrictive covenants are generally enforceable and may impose limits on inflatable size, number, dates, or outright bans. Properties in historic districts (Belhaven, Belhaven Heights, Farish Street, Greater Belhaven, etc.) are typically not subject to HPC review for temporary seasonal displays but check with the Office of City Planning before installing permanent attachments. Inflatables that block fire hydrants, emergency access, or required egress paths may be ordered removed by the Fire Marshal Division or Code Enforcement.