Holiday Decorations in Michigan (2026)
4 rules on the books across Michigan, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Lawn Ornament Rules
Year-round lawn decoration rules: statuary, religious displays, political signs (covered separately), and what triggers HOA architectural review.
Sterling Heights
Some RestrictionsSterling Heights limits visible yard ornaments to one per 20 feet of street frontage, capped at 4 feet tall, and keeps…
Read full rule →Dearborn
Light RestrictionsDearborn bans luminous tube, rope, neon, and fluorescent lighting in residential front yards unless it's a temporary…
Read full rule →Rochester Hills
Few RestrictionsRochester Hills exempts holiday decorations from the citywide exterior lighting standards that otherwise cap glare…
Read full rule →Royal Oak
Few RestrictionsThe City of Royal Oak's sign ordinance bans inflatable signs and tethered balloons citywide, but Section 607-3 carves…
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