Fairfax County to vote on ordinance that would regulate flags
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County is expected to vote tonight on an ordinance that would regulate how residents and businesses can display flags – but some people in the Northern Virginia community are not happy about it.
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Among other regulations, the ordinance would keep flags at 24 square feet for homes, and 96 square feet for businesses.
In addition, poles would be limited to 25 feet for homes, and 60 feet for businesses.
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It also regulates where the flag should stand in relation to streets or sidewalks.
A group from Great Falls has challenged the ordinance, saying American flags should be exempted from such an ordinance.
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They’re saying these regulations are too restrictive.
Two weeks ago, protesters rallied against the ordinance.