Holiday lighting and seasonal decorations are exempt from sign regulations in West Palm Beach as long as they contain no commercial message. Displays should be removed within 30 days after the holiday.
City Code §94 exempts non-commercial holiday and seasonal decorations from sign permit requirements. Lighting, inflatables, and yard displays are permitted on private property year-round but customarily removed within 30 days post-holiday. Displays must not obstruct sidewalks or sight triangles at intersections, must comply with electrical code (GFCI outdoor circuits, weatherproof connections), and may not be posted in the public right-of-way. HOAs and historic district guidelines (Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park) often impose stricter rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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