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Proposed 'Calhoun Amendment' would narrow flag regulation to commercial signs; commissioners debate political displays
Summary
A staff-drafted amendment to the city's flag ordinance would allow flags and banners in all zoning districts unless their size or number suggests they are commercial advertising. Commissioners debated simplifying the language and raised free-speech concerns about restricting personal or political flags.
A staff member presented a proposed revision to the city's flag ordinance, referred to in the work session as the Calhoun Amendment. The amendment would read, in part: "In all zoning districts, flags and banners are permitted as long as the size or number of such flag or flags are not of such nature that their display was primarily intended to be a commercial advertisement to attract the attention of the general public."
The presenter said the amendment aims to remove the commission from making subjective judgments about which flags are "appropriate" while retaining restrictions that prevent flag displays…
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