Commission backs code change to align flagpole heights with building limits, allow conditional exceptions for taller poles

May 14, 2026

The commission recommended that flagpole heights match building-height limits in each zone and created a conditional‑use path for taller poles in nonresidential zones — potentially up to about 100 feet with engineering certification and public‑safety review.

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The Hurricane City Planning Commission voted May 14 to recommend a land‑use code amendment to the city council that would set flagpole height limits equal to the building‑height standard for each zoning district and allow a conditional‑use review for taller poles in nonresidential zones.

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