Holiday Decorations in Pennsylvania (2026)
4 rules on the books across Pennsylvania, 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.
Pittsburgh
Some RestrictionsPittsburgh allows temporary holiday displays and lawn decorations in every zoning district, but caps them at 90…
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Light RestrictionsAllentown's sign code exempts holiday decorations from needing a zoning permit or counting toward a property's sign…
Read full rule →Franklin Township
Light RestrictionsFranklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania regulates holiday yard displays through its sign code rather than a…
Read full rule →Scranton
Light RestrictionsScranton's zoning code lets decorative lawn ornaments and low walls sit inside a required yard setback without a…
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