As the Independence Day holiday approaches, residents of community associations are pulling out their American flags to fly. The vast majority of associations are supportive of resident's expressing their patriotism and support for the American troops by permitting them to fly Old Glory at their residences. As a reminder, the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA),at section 38-33.3-106.5(1)(a), provides that associations may not prohibit “The display of the American flag on a unit owner’s property, in a window of the unit, or on a balcony adjoining the unit if the American flag is displayed in a manner consistent with the federal flag code. The association may adopt reasonable rules regarding the placement and manner of display of the American flag. The association rules may regulate the location and size of flags and flagpoles, but shall not prohibit the installation of a flag or flagpole.
Associations should also be aware that CCIOA, at section 38-33.3-106.5(1)(b), provides that associations may not prohibit “The display of a service flag bearing a star denoting the service of the owner or occupant of the unit, or of a member of the owner’s or occupant’s immediate family, in the active or reserve military service of the United States during a time of war or armed conflict, on the inside of a window or door of the unit. The association may adopt reasonable rules regarding the size and manner of display of service flags; except that the maximum dimensions allowed shall not be less than nine inches by sixteen inches.”
To read more about flying flags in community associations, keep an eye out for the July edition of Community E-ssentials.
