(A) The display of governmental flags by businesses or institutions is permitted; however, if a business or institution displays the flag of a foreign country, it shall also display the American flag. It shall be the custom to display the American flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on flagstaffs in the open. An American flag may be displayed during the hours of darkness, but only for patriotic reasons and only if the flag is illuminated. The American flag shall not be fastened, displayed or used in a manner as to permit it to be torn, soiled or damaged in any way. A torn, soiled or damaged American flag shall not be displayed. No other flag shall be placed in a position of superior prominence to or in a position to the right of the American flag.
(B) Any person or firm failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Hollywood Code Enforcement Special Magistrates.
('72 Code, § 21-11) (Ord. O-89-76, passed 12-6-89; Am. Ord. O-96-07, passed 2-28-96; Am. Ord. O-2005-02, passed 3-2-05)
Cross-reference:
Code Enforcement Board, see Chapter 34