Fairfax County proposes limiting flag size and flagpole height at homes, businesses

FAIRFAX, Va. - Residents in Fairfax County protested a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property.

Fairfax County flag ordinance fight

People in Fairfax County got out their stars and stripes today at a rally protesting a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property.

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A group demonstrated Monday night in front of the Fairfax County Government Center.

Fairfax County proposes limiting flag size and flagpole height at homes, businesses

Residents in Fairfax County protested a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property.

FOX 5's Lindsay Watts says the proposal would restrict flagpole heights to 25 feet at homes and 60 feet at businesses. The size of the flag would be limited to 24 square feet at homes and 96 square feet at businesses.

A vote on the matter is expected Tuesday.

Rally against flag regulations

Happening now in Fairfax County, people brought out their American flags for a rally. They’re angry about a proposal to limit the size of flags people can fly at their homes and businesses.