Scottsdale generally permits seasonal holiday decorations on residential properties. Decorations must not create safety hazards, block sidewalks, or violate the outdoor lighting ordinance. Extended display of seasonal decorations well past the holiday may trigger property maintenance complaints.
Scottsdale does not have a specific holiday decoration ordinance. Seasonal decorations are generally permitted on residential properties as a customary use. However, decorations must comply with general city codes: outdoor lighting must not create excessive glare or light trespass (Sections 7.600-7.604); decorations must not block sidewalks or public rights-of-way; electrical installations must be safe; and inflatable or oversized displays must not violate sign ordinance provisions for temporary displays. HOAs frequently regulate holiday decorations including: types permitted, dates of installation/removal, color restrictions, and locations on the property. Decorations that create a nuisance or remain displayed well beyond the holiday season may be addressed through property maintenance enforcement.
Decorations creating safety hazards, light trespass, or extended blight may result in code enforcement action. HOA violations are handled through CC&R enforcement.
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