Many individuals like to display a flag of their school to show
that they are part of the alumni.
You might have experienced being asked by the
homeowner’s association to take down a school flag you have setup in
front of your house.
Some groups say that it is not allowed as it violates a
number of statutes.
Finding Out the Legal Basis
According to Civil Code section 1353.6, flags, banners, posters
and signs can be displayed in front of a residence for personal purposes unless
these hinder public health and safety or break any law.
However, banners and
flags should measure only a maximum of 15 square feet, while posters and signs
must measure only a maximum of 9 square feet.
If the school flag is only 15 square feet or smaller in size, no
group can ask you to take it down since no party is put at risk and no statute
is broken.
The kind of flag used will also determine the legal basis. For
instance, the United States flag can be displayed because of the protection
provided by Civil Code section 1353.5. A California state flag can be displayed but still has to follow the
requirements according to Civil Code section 1353.6.
Restrictions and laws still apply to the setting up of for sale
or for lease signs on real estate.
Civil Code section 712 to 713 indicates the
proper size and measurements to be used for these.
The property signs can still
be put up as long as the recommended dimensions are followed.
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