S. Flags – Federal, State, Military (Standards Page 35)
- In accordance with Florida Statutes 720.304, any homeowner may display one portable, removable official flag not larger than 4 1/2 feet by 6 feet, United States flag or one official flag of the State of Florida in a respectful manner, and one portable removable official flag not larger than 4% feet by 6 feet, which represents the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or a POW-MIA flag.
- Flagpoles may be mounted to the house directly to the left or right of the front door or centered over the garage door. Flagpoles attached to the house may not exceed 5 feet.
- When mounted on the house, flags must be flown on a pole in an outward fashion from the house. The American flag, state of Florida flag, Military Service or MIA flags which are no larger than 4% feet by 6 feet, attached to the house in the above locations shall be permitted without ACC approval.
- A free standing flag pole, not to exceed twenty feet (20′) in height, may be installed in a location that does not interfere with the line of sight at an intersection, is not within an easement and does not present a hazard to drivers or pedestrians. The pole must be constructed of high pressure fiberglass or anodized aluminum and be bronze or black in color. Based upon The Estuary’s geographic location, the flag pole must be able to withstand constant or steady wind speeds of 130 mph. An alteration application must be submitted to the ACC showing the location of the installation, color and material composition of the flag pole and the wind speed specifications for the pole chosen. The pole must be installed per the instructions provided with the pole and must be concreted into the ground.
- The U. S. flag shall be flown in accordance with the requirements of the United States Flag Code. In no instance shall the flag be flown in violation of Section 720.304, Florida Statutes.
- No other flag of any sort may be displayed along with the United States flag or in lieu thereof except for State of Florida, Military, and POW- MIA flags. They shall be no larger than the American flag nor shall they be flown above the American flag.
- Flags shall be replaced if faded, tattered, or in poor condition
- Flag poles and flag attachments will be kept in a clean and maintained condition.