Temporary holiday decorations and lights are permitted in the Town of Babylon without a sign permit under Chapter 213, provided they do not create traffic hazards, block sidewalks, or violate NYS electrical code. Displays should be removed within a reasonable period after the holiday.
Babylon Town Code Chapter 213 (Signs) generally exempts temporary seasonal and holiday decorations from its sign permit requirements, treating them as non-commercial speech protected under the First Amendment and NY Town Law. Holiday lights, inflatables, and displays on private residential property do not require a Town permit. However, all displays must comply with the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1228) for electrical safety, may not obstruct public sidewalks or driver sight lines at intersections, and must not exceed fence or accessory-structure height limits set in Chapter 213 of the Town Zoning Code. Inflatable displays must be securely anchored to prevent wind hazards, especially given Babylon's South Shore coastal storm exposure. Commercial holiday displays on business property are subject to separate temporary sign regulations, including size limits typically capped at 32 square feet.
Code enforcement typically issues a warning and removal request first. Refusal to correct unsafe or obstructive displays may result in fines up to $250 per day under Chapter 203.
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