The right time to put up Christmas decorations can be controversial.

Those in Fort Collins know the city switches on the holiday season in early November with the annual downtown holiday lighting ceremony . But are Fort Collins residents allowed to string up their own outdoor holiday decorations that early, too?

The short answer is yes, according to the city code. Individual homeowner associations may have more restrictive rules for your light-up reindeer or blow-up snowman. Other cities surrounding Fort Collins may have slightly different rules as well.

There are some things — including the potential for nuisance violations — city code compliance urges residents to consider when displaying their holiday spirit.

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