§ 78-11. Flags.
(a)
All flags shall be displayed on purpose-built, professionally fabricated flagpoles, which may be vertical or mast-arm flagpoles. In nonresidential districts, flagpoles shall not exceed the allowed height provided for a structure or building in the applicable zoning district, or 50 feet, unless approved through the tall structure permit process. Flagpoles in residential districts shall not exceed 25 feet in height or the height of the primary structure on the lot, whichever is less.
(b)
The maximum dimensions of any flag shall be proportional to the flagpole height. The hoist side of the flag shall not exceed 20 percent of the vertical height of the flagpole. In addition, flags are subject to the following limitations:
Pole Height Maximum Flag Size
(total square feet)
Up to 30 feet 30 square feet 30 to 50 feet 60 square feet 50 feet or greater 150 square feet (c)
Each lot or parcel shall be allowed a maximum of three flagpoles.
(d)
A maximum of two flags shall be allowed per flagpole.
(e)
Flags displaying a logo, message, statement, or commercial message and banners not meeting the definition of a flag contained herein shall conform to all applicable ordinances pertaining to signs.
(f)
A vertical flagpole must be set back from all property boundaries a distance which is at least equal to the height of the flagpole.
(g)
Flags and flagpoles shall be maintained in good repair, and to the extent applicable shall be in compliance with the building code. Flagpoles with broken halyards shall not be used and flags which are torn or frayed shall not be displayed.
(h)
On officially designated county, state, or federal holidays, there shall be no maximum flag size or number or other limitations on display.
(i)
This section shall not be construed to restrict the right to display eligible flags as banners or noncommercial signage as provided elsewhere in this chapter.
(j)
A sign permit is not required for flags.
(Code 1994, § 86-110; Res. No. A-01-004, 8-28-2001; Res. No. 2015-0541, 5-27-2003)