Extracted standards
7 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Flags not visible from public rights-of-way exempt
Flags that are not visible from public rights-of-way shall be exempt from regulation.
- Flags attached to automobiles displayed for sale prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Flags attached to automobiles displayed for sale shall be prohibited.
- Number of flags permitted per lot1 count
One flag is permitted on an individual lot; in addition, one United States flag and one Commonwealth of Virginia flag may also be displayed.
- Flag maintenance requirement
All flags shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a neat and orderly appearance, and must be displayed in a dignified and non-commercial manner.
- Maximum flag size40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The maximum size of a flag shall not exceed 40 square feet.
- Maximum flagpole heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.25 ft
The height of a flagpole shall not exceed 25 feet.
- Roof-mounted flags prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Flags or flagpoles mounted on the roof of a building shall be prohibited.
From the ordinance
One flag is permitted on an individual lot; in addition, one United States flag and one Commonwealth of Virginia flag may also be displayed. The height of a flagpole shall not exceed 25 feet. The maximum size of a flag shall not exceed 40 square feet.