Associations should adopt rules for displaying the U.S.
flag. Following are some of the points that should be addressed in your rules.
A U.S. flag consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and
bottom) alternating with white; there is a blue rectangle in the upper
hoist-side corner bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in
nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with
rows of five stars.
Only one flag may be flown per household.
Flags [in condominium
projects] may be displayed on balconies in the following manner
. . .
Flag poles [in planned
developments] are limited to the following height, materials and
locations . . .
Flags may only be flown between sunrise
and sunset [If houses are close to each other, this
will eliminate flapping noise that might disturb neighbors.]
Flags
may only be constructed of the following materials: nylon, polyester, cotton
or similar materials. Flags constructed of lights, paint, balloons or other
materials are prohibited.
Flags are limited
to the following dimensions
. . . [establish acceptable sizes such as 2'x3',
4'x6', etc.]
Flags may not be flown upside down.
Flags may only be flown at half staff for Federal,
State, or Association recognized memorials authorizing flags to be flown at
half staff. These generally include by order of the (i) President upon the
death of a principal figure of the United States Government, (ii) the
Governor of California upon the death of a past or present official of
California, or (iii) the Board of Directors upon the death of past or
present member of the Board.
Flags must be cleaned and mended as
needed.
Flags may not be displayed in such
a manner as to permit them to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
Flag should not be displayed during
inclement weather unless an all-weather flag is used.
