Holiday decorations and seasonal displays on residential property in Ventura are generally permitted with reasonable limitations. Displays should not create safety hazards, obstruct public ways, or violate noise ordinances. Some HOAs may have additional restrictions on timing and appearance.
Ventura allows seasonal holiday decorations on residential property. Displays should not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or public rights-of-way. Electrical decorations must be installed safely and comply with the California Electrical Code. Inflatable displays should be secured against wind. Noise-generating decorations must comply with SBMC 10.650 noise regulations. Displays that create a traffic hazard through glare or distraction may be addressed through code enforcement. While the City does not impose strict timing requirements for holiday decorations, leaving displays up year-round may trigger property maintenance complaints. California law limits HOA ability to restrict holiday displays to a reasonable period around the holiday.
Displays creating safety hazards or obstructing public ways may result in code enforcement action. Noise-generating displays violating SBMC 10.650 face standard noise citations.
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