Davie, FL Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)
Key Facts
- Exempt season
- Thanksgiving through Jan. 15
- Lamp type covered
- Unshielded low-wattage incandescent
- Encouraged curfew
- Off by 11 p.m., residential
- Applies to
- Residential and commercial
Summary
Davie exempts residential and commercial holiday lighting from its outdoor shielding standards from Thanksgiving through January 15, and encourages homeowners to switch displays off by 11 p.m. under Section 12-262(C)(1)(c).
Holiday Decorations. Residential and commercial seasonal decorations using typical unshielded low-wattage incandescent lamps shall be permitted from Thanksgiving thru January 15. Holiday lights are encouraged to be turned off in residential areas by 11:00 p.m. and after the business closes in commercial and industrial areas.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
The town's night sky regulations normally require outdoor fixtures to be full cutoff and shielded, but Davie carves out a seasonal exemption for holiday decorations: typical unshielded, low-wattage incandescent lamps are permitted on both residential and commercial property from Thanksgiving through January 15 without meeting the standard shielding requirements. The code encourages, but does not mandate, turning residential holiday lights off by 11:00 p.m., and encourages commercial and industrial displays to go dark after the business closes for the night.
Violations & Fines
Holiday lighting left up and unshielded after January 15, or installed outside the exempt season, must meet the town's standard full-cutoff shielding requirements or is subject to code enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a curfew for holiday lights in Davie?
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