Miami Beach, FL Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

Residential holiday decorations and displays in Miami Beach are generally permitted as temporary installations that do not require a sign permit. Decorations may include lights, inflatable figures, yard displays, and similar seasonal items. However, displays must not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or vehicular sightlines. Electrical connections for outdoor holiday lighting must comply with the Florida Building Code and cannot create fire or shock hazards. Properties within 300 feet of the beach must comply with the city's Turtle Nesting Protection Ordinance during nesting season from April 1 through October 31, which restricts outdoor lighting visible from the beach to turtle-safe amber or red wavelengths. Holiday light displays during nesting season on beachfront properties may need to use compliant amber/red lighting or be shielded from the beach. Commercial holiday displays and large-scale installations may require temporary use permits. Displays should be installed and removed within a reasonable timeframe around the relevant holiday. Permanent structures disguised as holiday decorations are subject to standard building and zoning requirements.