Holiday displays on private property in Pasadena are generally permitted as temporary non-commercial decorations. They are typically exempt from sign permit requirements under PMC Chapter 17.48. Displays should not create safety hazards.
Pasadena allows holiday decorations on residential private property as a form of expression. No permits are typically required for standard residential displays. Decorations should not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or sight lines at intersections. Electrical displays must use outdoor-rated equipment and not overload circuits. Inflatable decorations must be secured against wind. Some jurisdictions limit decoration installation to specific seasonal windows, typically 30 to 45 days before and 15 to 30 days after the holiday. Noise-producing decorations are subject to quiet hours. Rooftop installations should not damage the structure. HOA communities may have additional guidelines on display types, colors, and durations.
Obstruction of sidewalk or road: notice to correct. Electrical hazard: fire department may require removal. Excessive noise: noise ordinance enforcement. Displays left up past deadline: HOA fines possible.
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