Camarillo, CA Holiday Decorations: Lawn Ornament Rules (2026)

The Camarillo Municipal Code does not regulate the content, size, or quantity of residential lawn ornaments. Citizens can display statuary, fountains, religious items, sports flags and seasonal decor in front yards without a permit. The two limits that do apply citywide: (1) CMC Title 12 corner-lot sight-triangle requirements — decorations cannot block a driver's view of an intersection, typically requiring a 25-foot clear visibility triangle; (2) CMC general nuisance provisions — extreme accumulations of yard items, junk, or decor that constitute blight can be cited under property-maintenance standards. Political signs are separately regulated and protected under the First Amendment plus California Election Code provisions. Most Camarillo neighborhoods are subject to Homeowners Associations whose CC&Rs commonly require architectural review committee approval for permanent yard fixtures and may impose detailed restrictions on statuary, fountains, flags, and seasonal displays. Mission Oaks, Spanish Hills, Las Posas Estates, and many other Camarillo planned communities are notable for active architectural review. California Civil Code §4710 protects HOA homeowners' right to display the American flag and noncommercial signs subject to reasonable restrictions.