Holiday lights and seasonal displays on Folsom residential property are generally permitted without a permit. Displays must not create traffic hazards, project onto neighboring properties, or remain up excessively long. HOAs may impose additional time and appearance limits.
Folsom Municipal Code treats holiday displays as customary accessory uses of residential property not requiring a permit. Lights, inflatables, yard decor, and seasonal signage are allowed within typical size and setback norms. Displays should not: project light directly into neighbors' windows (potential light-trespass nuisance under FMC §8.42), obstruct sight-triangles at driveways or intersections, exceed structure height limits, or make noise violations (e.g., continuously running music projectors during quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM). Customary display period is roughly 30 days before the holiday through 30 days after. HOA CC&Rs often impose specific put-up/take-down dates and may restrict inflatables or commercial-scale lighting. California Civil Code §4710 protects religious symbol display on entry doors in common interest developments against HOA restrictions.
Light trespass or noise: treated as nuisance under FMC §8.42 with notice and cure. No specific permit requirement.
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