Proposed Ordinance Would Restrict Flags Flown on Chardon City Property
April 22, 2026 by Allison Wilson

Chardon City Council is considering legislation that would regulate which flags may be flown on city property, after a resident raised concerns.

Chardon City Council is considering legislation that would regulate which flags may be flown on city property, after a resident raised concerns. Council member Kyle Martin said the issue was brought up during a recent legislative committee meeting. “It was discussed what flags can be flown on city property,” he said. “The committee discussed and they recommended changes to the ordinance, to update that for which flags can be flown.” Under the proposed changes, flags permitted on city property would include the United States flag, Ohio flag, various military flags and the prisoner of war/missing in action flag, council member...