But city officials in Springfield are a bit spooked by the situation, going as far to say the creepy creation violated city code.

Kelly Hawk has been building up an elaborate Halloween display with the help of family, friends, and neighbors.

The problem, according to city officials, is that the display sits next to Hawk's home on private and vacant property. They want Hawk to take down the fence for safety reasons saying it violates city code.

"I think it's kind of the city's concern that it remain, kind of, in decent condition for the rest of the neighborhood," said acting Springfield City Manager Tom Franzen.

Neighbors said the display is an oddly pleasant sight to see.

"I think that it is great that she takes time out for the children in the community this way," said Hank Inman.

Even passerbys have stopped and stared, some getting out of their cars to see the elaborate Halloween display.

"The time and money they put in, and it looks nice and different, especially for the kids," said Springfield resident Renie Newland.

Hawk said the display will stay and get bigger and better through Halloween and that anyone and everyone is welcome to check it out for free.

"Haunted houses are $8 to $10 this year. We're doing something free for the community. You know, what are we hurting," wondered Hawk.

Franzen said its unlikely Hawk would be fined, but hoped she would remove the fence. He admitted he drove past the display and thought it was "neat."

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