Temporary holiday decorations and displays on residential property are generally allowed without a permit as long as they do not create traffic hazards or excessive light spillover.
Salt Lake City does not regulate seasonal holiday displays on private residential property through a specific permit process. Decorations are treated as temporary noncommercial expression and are permitted year-round subject to general nuisance, lighting, and sight-line rules in Chapter 21A.46 (signs) and Chapter 21A.48 (landscaping and buffering). Lights should not shine directly into neighboring windows (light trespass) and inflatables or structures cannot block sidewalks or sight triangles. Commercial properties with large displays may need temporary use permits if they draw significant traffic.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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