Orlando allows temporary holiday displays on residential and commercial property. Holiday decorations and associated signage are generally exempt from the sign permitting process when displayed during the recognized holiday season. Displays must not create traffic hazards, obstruct visibility at intersections, or encroach into the public right-of-way. Most HOAs also allow seasonal holiday displays.
Holiday displays in Orlando including lights, inflatable decorations, and seasonal signage are treated as temporary displays exempt from sign permits. Residential displays are generally permitted from approximately 30 days before through 15 days after the holiday. Displays must not create safety hazards by obstructing driver sight lines at intersections or driveways. Electrical installations must comply with the Florida Building Code electrical standards. Commercial holiday displays may be subject to additional standards in the sign code.
Displays obstructing traffic visibility: removal required. Electrical hazards: code enforcement. Failure to remove after season: treated as unpermitted sign.
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