Temporary holiday lighting and decorations in Richardson are exempt from sign permits but must comply with electrical safety, setback, and noise rules.
Richardson's sign ordinance exempts seasonal holiday decorations and lighting displays from sign permit requirements when they are non-commercial, temporary, and do not contain advertising content. Displays may be installed up to 60 days before a holiday and must be removed within 14 days after. All exterior lighting must use UL-listed, weather-rated fixtures; extension cords must be rated for outdoor use; and displays may not block sidewalks, fire hydrants, driveway sight triangles, or drainage structures. Inflatables and mechanical displays must not encroach onto public right-of-way or neighboring property. Audible music accompanying displays must comply with the general noise ordinance, which prohibits noise audible at the property line between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Commercial holiday banners or signs still require a temporary sign permit.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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