FLAGS AND FLAG DISPLAY SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Installation of flagpoles and the display of flags as outlined by Texas State Law are welcomed in Stone Valley. Flagpoles may be installed only after a plan is submitted and approved by the ACC. All flags must be displayed following these guidelines.
Flagpole Installations must Include:
1. A scaled map must show the lot location of the flagpole and flags to be displayed in relation to the home, yard or sidewalks.
2. Flagpole minimum height is 12 feet and the maximum height is 20 feet.
3. Flagpole type and mode of installation including materials, construction and foundation base plate must be specified. Flagpoles may not be attached to the home, patio, gazebo, fence, trees or other exterior yard structure.
4. The flagpole body and finish must consist of long lasting rust-resistants non-corrosive materials. The flagpole exterior surface must be of an aluminized silver coloration.
5. Only one flagpole may be installed in a front or back yard. Flagpoles must be installed at least 8 feet from home walls.
6. Flagpoles must be no closer than IS feet from public sidewalks and no closer than 20 feet from the street curb. Flagpoles may not be installed on easements.
7. Flagpole lanyards, fixtures and cables must be installed to permanently avoid unwanted noise.
8. The design, type and location of lighting must be specified and listed in the submitted plan. Lighting must meet city dark-sky statutes and not cause visual glare problems to neighbors. All flagpole lighting must be recessed.
9. The start and estimated completion flagpole project dates must be detailed in this approved ACC plan.
Flags Display Guidelines include:
1. Flags displayed may not be larger than 3 feet by 5 feet. Flags must be of durable, all weather fabric or
materials. Flags must be displayed in the correct positioning and not inverted.
2. Flags may be displayed only from ACC approved flagpoles.
3. Flag may be displayed from flag staffs on the front porch or over the garage doors. Flag staffs may not
exceed six feet in length and fit in a securely fastened sturdy base mount.
4. No more than two flags may be displayed on a single flagpole or flag staff. These two flags must be of same comparable size.
S. The United States flag must be displayed according to Federal Regulations.
6. The Texas State flag must be displayed according to Texas state law.
7. Smaller United States flags may be displayed in yards during state, national holidays or special events.
8. Flags must not be draped over walls, bushes, or other homeowner structures.
9. Flags may not display commercial and/or business advertisements.
10. Flags may not be painted on and/ or permanently attached to the home exterior surface.
11. Flags must be maintained in good conditions. Deteriorated or soiled flags must be removed or replaced.
Flagpoles Guidelines include:
1. Flagpole structure, exterior finish and coloration must be maintained in good condition.
2. Flagpole fixtures and bases that are in bad repair or constitute a safety hazard must be repaired, replaced or removed within 30 days notification by the ACC.