Holiday Lighting Rules

Holiday lighting is allowed between December 1 and January 15 (see note).

* NOTE: The Great Island rules on holiday lighting conflict with The Pinehills Design Review Guidelines. The period above would apply based on the Great Island CC&R (§4.2) which states that "If the Great Island Use Restrictions and Rules were to conflict with those of The Pinehills, the more restrictive rule would control."

Great Island 

• Holiday lighting is permitted between November 15 and January 15 of each year, so long as the lights are unobtrusive and do not constitute a nuisance.

SOURCE: Great Island District Design Guidelines, August 26, 2002, § II.G.4

The Pinehills 

e) Holiday Lighting:

Holiday lighting may be displayed between December 1 and January 30. After January 30, holiday lights must be removed. Homeowners within the Residential District should check with their District for additional restrictions.

• Only white or clear mini-lights can be used in the bushes and/or trees near home. No flashing or colored lights.
• Window lights in interior windows may be white or clear
• Ground spotlights are permissible provided they are designed for exterior use and do not impact your neighbor.
• All power cables and outside lights must be UL listed for outdoor use.
• No power cables are to be laid over walkways or driveways.
• No use of lights will be made for outlining of houses.
• No decorations of any kind shall be placed on roofs or lawns. Decorations may be placed on stoops or front porches.
• Wreaths and swags may be placed on the exterior of the house.

SOURCE: The Pinehills Design Review Guidelines § 4e