A Tennessee mother, Alexis Luttrell, faced a legal challenge over her holiday lawn decorations after receiving a warning from code enforcement for violating local ordinances. These rules limit the timing for displaying seasonal decorations, stating they cannot be installed more than 45 days before a holiday. Luttrell installed Halloween skeletons but was prompted to change decorations for Christmas after receiving a warning. In response, she creatively adapted her decorations, showing her determination to keep the festive spirit in her front yard.
"I thought, 'OK, I just need to decorate the skeletons for Christmas,'" says Luttrell, showing her determination to comply with the city's regulations while keeping the festive spirit alive.
According to the notice, a copy of which Luttrell shared with TODAY.com, she was in violation of City Ordinance 11-33. The local law states, 'Holiday and seasonal decorations... shall not be installed or placed more than 45 days before... the holiday.'
Luttrell's sister and daughter installed the skeletons on her front yard, adding little accessories as the weeks went by. She was super excited because Halloween is her favorite holiday.
In early December, I got a warning from code enforcement saying we had holiday decorations up too late," says Luttrell, illustrating the clash between personal expression and municipal regulations.
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