Ohio Code § 723.012
Ohio Code § 723.012. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 723.012.
A property owner in a municipal corporation may install a wooden flagpole in a sidewalk
or sodded area, for displaying the American flag only, between the sidewalk and curb
along the right-of-way of any public street or highway adjacent to his property. A property owner may also install underground lighting for the display of the flag. Installation of the flagpole and holder shall meet the following specifications: (A) The flagpole holder shall be embedded in concrete, flush with the sidewalk or sodded
area, and possess a cap or cover which shall be used when the holder is not used for
the purpose of displaying the American flag; (B) The holder shall not exceed two inches in diameter and shall be installed not less
than one foot from the curb; (C) Underground lighting for the flagpole shall be situated within a reasonable distance
to the holder and meet all underwriter's requirements governing installation. The highest part of the lighting fixture shall at all times be flush with the sidewalk
or sodded area in which it is embedded; (D) At no time shall the flag, flagpole, or holder limit or restrict the view of pedestrian
or vehicular traffic, nor shall a flag, flagpole, or holder be installed that comes
in physical contact, or is likely to come in physical contact, with overhead wiring. A municipal corporation may require the issuance of a permit for installation of flagpoles
but shall not charge the property owner a permit fee or an inspection fee in excess
of one dollar per installation.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 723.012
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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