Little Rock, AR Holiday Decorations: Inflatable Display Rules (2026)

Little Rock's Chapter 36 sign code (Article X) defines and regulates 'signs' visible from public rights-of-way, including air-inflated devices when used for advertising. Residential decorative inflatables - seasonal Santas, reindeer, snowmen, jack-o'-lanterns - do not advertise a business and are not considered regulated signs. The city does not require a permit for residential holiday inflatables, and there is no city-wide size limit, setback, or time restriction for residential displays. Commercial properties using inflatables for advertising (such as a giant tube man or rooftop snowman with branding) generally need a Special Event Sign (Banner) Permit or are restricted as 'prohibited signs' depending on the zoning district. Inflatables must not block sidewalks, public rights-of-way, or sight triangles at intersections under Chapter 28 (traffic). Anchoring inflatables securely is a safety best practice; wind-tossed displays that cause property damage can give rise to civil liability. HOAs in Little Rock subdivisions commonly restrict inflatables through private covenants, especially regarding size and display dates, separate from city code.