Specifications for flagstaff holes.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 50-242
in effect§ 50-242. - Specifications for flagstaff holes.
No hole of a flag socket shall be drilled, dug or otherwise placed in the sidewalks for the erection of flags without complying with the following specifications and requirements:
(1) holes or sockets when completed and equipped shall not exceed two inches in diameter and shall not be less than eight inches nor more than 12 inches in depth;
(2) holes or sockets shall be aligned as nearly as practicable with each other and shall be 15 inches from the face of the curb;
(3) holes or sockets shall be located at intervals no less than 25 feet apart and shall be no less than five feet from any fire hydrant, telephone, telegraph pole or parking meter;
(4) flagstaff holes shall be fitted with metal pipes or lining threaded at the top;
(5) when flag sockets are not in use for displaying flags, they shall be closed with a metal cap screwed on the metal lining, flush with the top of the sidewalk.
(Code 1970, § 32-71; Code 1980, § 50-242)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH50STSI_ARTVIIFLFL_S50-242SPFLHOFetched: 10/28/2026