Monroe County municipalities permit holiday decorations on residential property without permits. Rochester Zoning Code §120-173 exempts holiday displays from sign regulations. Must not obstruct sight lines or create electrical hazards.
Residential holiday decorations are generally exempt from sign ordinances across Monroe County municipalities. Rochester §120-173 and Brighton §203-30 treat seasonal displays as non-commercial expression. Decorations cannot obstruct sidewalks, driveway sight triangles (typically 25-ft clear zone at intersections), or create fire/electrical hazards. Outdoor lighting must use UL-listed exterior fixtures; overloaded circuits violate NY State Fire Code §605. Inflatable displays must be secured. HOAs in Rochester-area subdivisions (Pittsford, Fairport, Webster) may impose duration limits via CC&Rs. Snow load considerations apply in Rochester (avg 99 inches annual snowfall) — rooftop displays must account for winter weight.
Obstruction: 48-hour correction notice. Electrical hazards: Fire Marshal may order removal. HOA violations: fines per community CC&Rs, typically $25-$100.
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