In recent months a number of questions have been raised by residents about the VCA guidelines regarding holiday decorations and lighting. In light of this, it seems timely and worthwhile to review and publish our use restrictions and policies on these topics.
If you have any questions about these topics, please feel free to contact James Tanigawa at the VCA office or by email at [email protected].
Per the governing documents and adopted policies of the Verandah Community Association, holiday decorations are permitted on neighborhood entryway islands and single-family resident lots. However, there are guidelines governing the display of decorations. The 2026 calendar describes when and how holiday decorations may be displayed on Neighborhood Entry Monuments and on the exterior of homes.
The Use Restrictions in the VCA’s governing documents establish the following times compliant festive decorations and lighting may be displayed. (Inflatable type decorations are not allowed.)
• Winter holiday season decorations and lighting may be displayed November 25 to January 7)
• Decorations (no lighting) for all other approved holidays (see below) may be displayed 7 days in advance of the holiday and must be removed within 7 days after the holiday.
Flag Holidays1 (when ONLY flags may be displayed)
• Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (January 18th)
• Memorial Day (May 31st)
• Flag Day (June 14th)
• Labor Day (September 7th)
• 9/11 Remembrance Day (September 11th)
• Veterans Day (November 11th)
Creative Holidays (when compliant creative decorations may be used)
• Spring holiday (April 5th)
• Independence Day (July 4th)
• Halloween (October 31st)
• Winter Holiday Season including Thanksgiving (November 25th to January 7th)
Neighborhood Entry Monuments
The VCA will provide 24-notice to a Neighborhood Representative about non-compliant décor and then remove the items. When decorating a monument:
• Take care not to damage the monument, lights, trees, plants or irrigation. Climbing or nailing/screwing on the monument and trees is not allowed. The cost to repair damage caused by decorating activities will be billed back to the neighborhood.
• No items may be installed or placed in the front of the bullnose where annual flowers are planted. (The bullnose is the pointed section at the beginning of the entry island)
• Decorations must be in good condition and not faded or broken.
• Neighborhoods may opt for the professional installation and removal of entry feature winter holiday decorations. The cost will be billed to participating neighborhoods.
1 Flags permitted or recognized by state statute or established flag protocols included United States, State of Florida, POW-MIA, flags representing a branch the United States Armed Forces and First Responder flags.
