Flags and Flagpoles

Flagpoles are permitted subject to the following requirements:

1. A building permit must be obtained prior to constructing a flagpole.

2. Any flagpole shall be set back from the edge of the pavement of any existing street right-of-way and from any adjoining property a distance that is equal to the height of the pole plus three (3) feet.

3. No flagpole may exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, measured from the grade of the lot, unless a Conditional Use Permit is obtained through the Planning Department. Flagpoles for official flags of legal entities (businesses) may not exceed twenty-six (26) feet in height.
   (Reference—Section 14-103.A.4., Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance 

Revised 5/6/11-AR