Glendale, AZ Holiday Decorations: Lawn Ornament Rules (2026)

Glendale imposes no general restrictions on lawn ornaments, garden statues, religious displays, or seasonal yard decorations on private property at the municipal level. Items must remain within the property line and not encroach into the public sidewalk or right-of-way. Permanent free-standing structures and large accessory items above size and height thresholds in the Uniform Development Code (Chapter 35) may require building permits through Glendale Building Safety. Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1808 protects the right of homeowners in HOA-governed communities to display the U.S. flag, the Arizona state flag, military service flags, and certain other flags, subject to reasonable size and placement standards. Glendale's heavy HOA penetration means most front-yard decoration disputes are resolved at the association level under recorded CCRs, often with seasonal-window, color, size, or quantity restrictions. Items creating safety hazards or trip risks near pedestrian routes may trigger Glendale Code Compliance action.