In a twist to the Preston Hollow Christmas lights saga, a private group has taken out a special event permit limiting public access to part of the neighborhood. While pedestrians were allowed to check out the display Sunday evening, it seems a blockade of sorts was in effect the two nights prior.
The move follows tensions over whether Dallas officials should beef up the city code to clamp down on homes that effectively become public attractions. While the technical debate at City Hall has been about alleged nuisance properties more broadly, itβs been the elaborate holiday displays at 6215 Deloache Ave. that have forced the issue.
6215 Deloache Ave. is open to pedestrian traffic tonight. Everybody go out and see this incredible Christmas display. Thereβs a spitting image of Dallas District 13 Councilwoman @GayDWillis13 front and center. So many happy families and children here!Thank you, @DallasPD forβ¦ pic.twitter.com/oGr9Hco82x
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Some residents living near the home have been frustrated with the large crowds of onlookers coming to enjoy the extravagant Christmas lights donning the Preston Hollow mansion. The display went viral last year, prompting tens of thousands of dollars in public safety resources to be directed to managing the consequent traffic flow. Ryan De Vitis, the homeβs owner, followed that up with a top-notch Halloween display and then Grinch-themed decor this holiday season…