Joanne Coletta
Planning and Development Director
July 2, 2025
The City Council provide direction to
amend the Zoning Code placing
restrictions on the use of feather flags.
City Council Request
• March 19, 2025
• Council Member Speake requested further discussion
on limiting the number, duration and use of feather
flags.
Permit Requirement: Temporary Devices to Attract Attention • Sign Ordinance describes the permit for:
• Temporary flags
• Banners
• Pennants
• Device used to attract attention
Permit Requirement for Temporary Devices Used to Attract Attention Type of Temporary Device Annual Permit # Allowed Duration w/in consecutive 12
months
Banner
(attached to the building)
Banner Permit 1 per business 180 days
Rooftop mounted balloon,
pennants, spinners, tethered
balloons, or similar devices*
(*includes feather flags)
Temporary Use
Permit
Rooftop balloon (1 per business)
Feather Flags (10 per property
established by city policy)
No limit on the quantity of other
devices.
120 days
Same as above, if associated
with a special event requiring a
special use permit.
Special Use Permit Same as above 180 days
Feather Flag Policy Under Temporary Use Permit (TUP)
• Established in 2010
• Advertising sleeves shall be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion and not torn or faded.
• Flags shall be spaced at least 15 feet apart.
• No more than 10 flags shall be allowed per property and/or commercial center.
TUPs issued for Feather Flags
Year # of Permits
2022 12
2023 22
2024 29
Overall Avg: 3 flags per permit
• 5 feather flags per property
• 60 days of display within consecutive 12 months
• Limit use to special events
Amend Zoning Code, Sign Ordinance to:
• Establish permit process for feather flags
• Establish objective standards
EXAMPLES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
Objective Standards Example Proposed Example
Annual permit Feather Flag Permit
# of flags allowed 5 per property
# of days allowed 60 days within a consecutive
12 months
Flag height 8’, 10’, 12’, or 16’ (?)
When feather flags can be
used
Used for special events for a
special sale, promotion, or
grand opening.
• Anticipated Completion
• 4 to 6 months
The City Council provide direction to
amend the Zoning Code placing
restrictions on the use of feather flags.