• The Reserve at Mill Creek

    Regulations for Permanent Holiday/Outdoor Lighting
  • 1. Placement and Installation

    • All permanent lighting must be designed specifically for that purpose. No standard or traditional holiday lighting may be left up year-round.

    • All permanent lighting must be installed as downlighting, with illumination directed downward, specifically on the corners and peaks of the home.

    • Mounting: Lights must be securely fastened to the underside of the soffit using screws and/or mounting plates. Adhesive tape installation in NOT permitted.

    • Concealment: All wiring and fixtures must be neatly secured and concealed to maintain a professional and unobtrusive appearance. Wires may not be loose and “hanging”.

    • Color Coordination: Wiring must match the color of the soffit/eaves. Example: No

    black wires on white soffits.

    Prohibited Installations:

       • Lights may not be installed along the fascia.

       • Lights may not traverse the roof’s ridgeline or pitch.

       • Power supply lines must not drop down exterior walls or be visible from the

    street.

       • Connections or wiring cannot cross fascia to reach another roof level.


    2. Use and Operation

    Landscape Lighting:

       • Only white lights may be used year-round for landscape downlighting.

       • Colored lights are only permitted during designated holiday periods.

       • A minimum spacing of 5 feet between lights is required for a clean, subtle effect.

    Holiday Lighting:

       • Colored lights may be used for festive themes only during approved holiday

    periods.

       • Flashing, strobing, or programmed movement effects are not permitted outside

    of designated holiday use.

    • Overall Aesthetic: Lighting must enhance the home’s appearance while maintaining the neighborhood’s uniform aesthetic. 


    3. Approved Holiday Periods for Colored Lighting

    Colored lighting is permitted only during the following holiday periods:

    • Independence Day (July 4 – single day only)

    • Halloween (October 15 – November 5)

    • Christmas & New Year's Season (Day after Thanksgiving – December 31)


    4. Maintenance and Compliance

    • All lighting must be kept in proper working condition at all times.

    • Broken, flickering, or malfunctioning lights must be promptly repaired or replaced

    to uphold the community’s standards.

    • The Board of Directors reserves the right to require removal or modification of lighting that does not comply with these guidelines.

    • No courtesy notices will be issued for violations related to permanently mounted lights.

    Any violation will result in an immediate fine.

    • When installation is complete, you must notify the management office and a compliance inspection will be conducted.

  • I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the above regulations regarding permanent holiday/outdoor lighting.

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