Tallahassee's LDC Chapter 7 exempts traditional holiday decorations from sign permit requirements. Decorations must not contain commercial advertising copy, must be temporary in nature, and must be removed promptly after the occasion concludes.
Under Tallahassee Land Development Code Chapter 7 (Sign Code), Sec. 7-32, holiday decorations — including seasonal lighting, wreaths, banners, and ornamental displays — are expressly listed among signs exempt from permit requirements, provided they carry no advertising message. The exemption applies to both residential and non-residential properties. There is no specific day-count limit in the exemption itself; however, decorations left in place beyond the relevant holiday season may be reclassified as permanent or temporary signs subject to standard permitting rules. Code enforcement officers may issue a notice of violation if displays constitute advertising or remain up indefinitely. Enforcement is handled by the City's Code Enforcement Division under LDC Sec. 7-61 et seq.
Unpermitted advertising signs or decorations left beyond seasonal use: notice of violation, then civil citation up to $500 per day per LDC Sec. 7-61.
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