§ 12.08.020. Flagpole sockets, flagpoles and flags.

No flagpole shall be erected or maintained in the sidewalk area of any street in the city in violation of the provisions of this title.

Flagpoles shall be set in sockets in such a manner that they can be easily removed. The sockets shall be set twelve (12) inches back from the curb face and must be eight inches in depth and truly vertical. Where basements exist beneath the sidewalk area in which said sockets are to be placed, the waterproofing thereof shall be done to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. At all times when not in use, said sockets shall be covered with a metal cap which must fit the socket snugly and shall be flush with the sidewalk surface. In cases where there is no concrete sidewalk, the top of the socket when the cap is affixed must be flush with top of the concrete block in which it is set.

It is unlawful to permit any flagpole to be in its socket except on the days and occasions enumerated below. Flagpoles shall fit snugly in sockets and shall not extend more than fourteen (14) feet six inches and not less than eleven (11) feet above the level of the sidewalk when inserted in said sockets. Said flagpoles shall not be used for the display of any advertising matter, and shall have only displayed thereon the National Flag, the flag of this state, or insignia of a fraternal or patriotic character, which such flags or insignia shall not exceed four by six feet in size. No flag or insignia shall be displayed on said flagpoles except on legal holidays and on occasions when permission is granted by the City Council by resolution.

(Prior code § 6-1.53)