Jefferson County permits holiday decorations on private residential property without permits. Displays must not obstruct sight lines, create fire hazards, or violate noise ordinances. HOAs may add restrictions.
Neither Jefferson County nor Birmingham regulates residential holiday displays specifically. Decorations are treated as personal expression protected by the First Amendment. Standard safety rules apply: displays must not obstruct public sidewalks or block driver sight distance at corners per Alabama Code §32-5A-37. Electrical installations must use outdoor-rated equipment and comply with the National Electrical Code adopted by Birmingham. Inflatable decorations must be secured against wind. Noise-producing displays (music, animation) are subject to the Birmingham noise ordinance and county nuisance rules. HOA communities in Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and Mountain Brook often have specific decoration guidelines. No municipal deadline exists for removal in Jefferson County jurisdictions.
Sight obstruction: correction notice from public works. Electrical hazards: Birmingham Fire Department may require removal. Noise complaints: noise ordinance citation. HOA fines per CC&Rs.
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