Bucks County residents may install holiday decorations on private property without permits. Most townships apply general nuisance and safety rules only. HOAs in Newtown Grant, Heritage Creek, and other communities may impose additional restrictions.
No Bucks County municipality requires permits for residential holiday decorations. Township codes focus on safety and nuisance: displays must not obstruct public sidewalks or driveways, impair sight triangles at intersections, or create fire hazards from overloaded circuits. Outdoor electrical must be GFCI-protected and rated for exterior use. Inflatables should be secured against wind. No township sets a hard calendar limit, but most property maintenance codes require removal within a reasonable period (typically 30 to 45 days after the holiday). Audio-producing displays (music, motion-activated) are subject to the local noise ordinance, which in most Bucks townships imposes quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. HOAs in planned communities may restrict display colors, sizes, and dates.
Sidewalk obstruction: zoning notice to correct. Electrical or fire hazards: fire marshal may require immediate removal. Noise from animated displays after quiet hours: municipal noise citation. HOA displays in violation: private association fines, not township enforcement.
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