Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County let residents decorate for the holidays without a permit. Displays just can't block sidewalks or sight lines, and lights must be outdoor-rated. Noise-making decorations still fall under Auburn's quiet hours.
Holiday decorations on residential private property are treated as protected expression across Lee County and need no permit. Displays may not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or the sight triangle at intersections, and inflatables must be anchored against wind. Electrical decorations must use outdoor-rated cords and fixtures and avoid overloading circuits. Amplified or noise-producing decorations remain subject to the local noise ordinance and quiet hours, enforceable under Ala. Code § 13A-11-7 for unreasonable noise. HOAs in newer Auburn and Opelika subdivisions may set their own limits on display type and duration through their covenants.
Obstructing a sidewalk or intersection sight line: notice to correct from code enforcement. Electrical hazards can prompt a fire-safety removal order. Noise-producing displays after quiet hours fall under the noise ordinance. HOA fines are separate.
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