Orlando, FL Holiday Decorations: Lawn Ornament Rules (2026)

Orlando does not have a city ordinance restricting residential lawn ornaments, statuary, religious displays, or other yard decorations on private property. Items may remain year-round. Decorations cannot block sidewalks or encroach into the public right-of-way and cannot obstruct corner sight visibility triangles under LDC Chapter 60. The property maintenance provisions of Orlando Code Chapter 18A may be cited if decorations become so dilapidated, broken, or numerous as to create a blighted or junk-like condition — Orlando's Code Enforcement Board actively pursues property maintenance violations. Florida Statute §720.304 (HOA) and §718.113 (Condominium) protect the right to display the United States flag in a respectful manner regardless of HOA restriction. Political signs receive First Amendment protections and Florida's Election Code provisions limit certain HOA restrictions during campaign periods. Properties in HOAs throughout Baldwin Park (Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association), Lake Nona, Avalon Park, Delaney Park, College Park, MetroWest, and various downtown condos face covenant design controls over yard decorations enforceable under FL Chapter 720 (Homeowners Associations) and FL Chapter 718 (Condominiums). Established neighborhoods around Audubon Park, Mills 50, and the Milk District have fewer HOAs and operate with greater decoration freedom.