Lakewood permits residential holiday lights and decorations without permits. Displays must not obstruct sidewalks, create fire hazards, or cause noise violations from amplified sound or music.
Holiday decorations on private residential property are permitted without a sign permit under CO 1329 temporary display exemptions. Displays must not block public sidewalks or the public right-of-way. Extension cords across sidewalks are prohibited. Amplified holiday music must comply with the noise ordinance (CO 509) quiet hours 11 PM to 7 AM. Light projections onto neighboring property without consent may be addressed as nuisance.
Sidewalk obstruction or noise violations: 50 to 150 dollar fines. Electrical hazards may trigger fire code citations.
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