Tulsa does not have specific ordinances restricting holiday displays on private residential property. Seasonal decorations and holiday displays are generally permitted. Standard electrical safety codes and nuisance provisions apply to larger or illuminated displays.
Residential holiday displays including lights, inflatables, and yard decorations are permitted on private property. Displays should not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or traffic sight lines. Electrical displays must comply with electrical codes. HOAs may impose restrictions through CC&Rs. The city does not regulate the duration or content of residential holiday displays beyond general nuisance and safety standards. Tulsa is known for significant holiday light displays including the Gathering Place and Rhema Bible Church display.
Holiday displays creating traffic hazards or obstructing public ways may be subject to enforcement. Excessive lighting causing a nuisance to neighbors could be addressed through nuisance ordinances. Electrical safety violations are handled through building code enforcement.
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