The following question is extracted from the CV Q & A. It is being answered here, because it clearly exceeds the current; “Tile person, Plumber, High School reunion” guidelines of that Forum.
Can anyone tell me what the regulations are for a flag pole in the village? I mean either a pole in the ground or attached to the building. Also is there any regulations on putting paving stone down in the common area of the building?
ThanksHi James,
The Condominium Act speaks directly to the issue of displaying the Flag; it cuts thru ANY Association Declaration or Byelaw on the issue:
FS 718 .113 (4)
(4) Any unit owner may display one portable, removable United States flag in a respectful way and, on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, may display in a respectful way portable, removable official flags, not larger than 41/2 feet by 6 feet, that represent the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, regardless of any declaration rules or requirements dealing with flags or decorations.
Bolding is mine.
On the matters of Paving stones and permanent in ground or building attached Flagpoles, things become a bit more complex; Both of these projects are defined as modification to the Common Element
FS 718.113 (2)(a)
(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, there shall be no material alteration or substantial additions to the common elements or to real property which is association property, except in a manner provided in the declaration as originally recorded or as amended under the procedures provided therein. If the declaration as originally recorded or as amended under the procedures provided therein does not specify the procedure for approval of material alterations or substantial additions, 75 percent of the total voting interests of the association must approve the alterations or additions.
On the matter of Flagpoles; once there is Association approval for said Ground based or Building based Pole, the following Planning Zoning and building Code applies:
REF. http://www.pbcgov.com/pzb/uldc/articles/Article8.pdf
Table 8.G.3.C-12 - Flag and Flagpole Standards
Flags
Maximum Number 3 flags per parcel
Maximum Ratio of Length to Height 2 to 1
Freestanding Flagpoles
Maximum Flagpole Height 50 feet
Maximum Flag Height 30 percent of total flagpole height.
Minimum Setback 110% of pole height.
Wall Mounted or Suspended Flagpoles
Maximum Height 15 feet above the highest point of the building or structure
Maximum Flag Size 6 feet by 10 feet
[Ord. 2005 – 002]
I hope that all of this is helpful
Dave
1 comment:
Since there is all these comments about flag poles, I would like to bring everyone's attention to the flag by the exit to Century Village on the Okeechobee exit. It is torn and tattered and needs to be replaced.
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