Showing ordinances that apply to Fort Montgomery, NY
Fort Montgomery is an unincorporated community (population 1,627) in Orange County, New York. Because Fort Montgomery is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The holiday displays rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Holiday decorations permitted on private property. No size limits for residential displays. Lights and inflatables allowed seasonally. HOAs may impose restrictions.
Orange County municipalities generally exempt temporary holiday displays from sign regulations. Lighting must not create traffic hazard (NY VTL 1115 glare rule) or excessive spillover onto neighbors. Displays in right-of-way prohibited. Commercial properties may require permits for large displays. HOA/condo rules may restrict duration (e.g., Nov 1 to Jan 15).
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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