Universal City, TX Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

Universal City permits residents to display temporary holiday decorations, including lights, inflatables, banners, and yard figures, on private residential property without a permit. Such seasonal displays are generally exempt from the sign code and are treated as customary residential use during the holiday window. Decorations should be erected no more than 60 days before the observed holiday and removed within 30 days after. Lighting must be directed so it does not shine directly into neighboring windows or create glare that interferes with traffic on adjacent streets. Sound-producing displays such as music or audio loops must comply with the city noise ordinance and should cease by 10:00 PM. Inflatable displays must be deflated during high-wind events to prevent wind-borne damage. Displays may not encroach on the public right-of-way, obstruct sidewalks, or be attached to utility poles. HOA deed restrictions may impose stricter limits on timing, size, or color. Religious content is fully protected on private property.