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Tyler, TX Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Single-Family Homes
No city limits
Put Up
14 days before holiday max
Take Down
Immediately after holiday
Max Duration
45 consecutive days
Code
Sec. 10-416

Summary

Tyler sets no limits on holiday decorations at single-family homes. In multi-family and nonresidential districts, decorations may go up at most 14 days before a federal holiday, must come down right after, and never exceed 45 consecutive days.

Holiday decorations are allowed for a maximum of 14 days prior to a federally recognized holiday. All decorations must be removed immediately following the holiday. A 15 day extension may be allowed with a temporary sign permit granted by the Planning Director. In no case may holiday decorations ever be displayed more than 45 consecutive days.

Source: Tyler Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: July 2026: Including amendments through July 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Tyler City Code Sec. 10-416 regulates holiday decorations in multi-family and nonresidential districts: they may be displayed no more than 14 days before a federally recognized holiday and must be removed immediately after, with a possible 15-day extension by temporary sign permit and a hard cap of 45 consecutive days. Decorations must be specific to the holiday celebrated and non-commercial in nature, and displays on collector or arterial roadways must not flash, blink, or move so as to distract motorists. Single-family homes are not subject to these seasonal limits; HOA rules may add their own restrictions.

Violations & Fines

In multi-family and nonresidential districts, holiday decorations left up past the deadline or displayed more than 45 days may be cited by Code Enforcement, and distracting flashing displays on major roadways must be corrected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there rules for Christmas lights on my Tyler house?
Not for single-family homes; the city sets no seasonal limits. Multi-family and commercial properties must follow Sec. 10-416's 14-day and 45-day windows.
How long can a business keep holiday decorations up in Tyler?
No more than 45 consecutive days, up to 14 days before the holiday and removed right after, with a 15-day extension available by permit.

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