Just now did a little research. Here is the applicable section of the city code:
Sec. 110-131. Prohibited signs. It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any of the following:
(1-7) not applicable to this issue
(8) Outside pennants, banners, balloons, flags or streamers, except as otherwise specifically allowed in this chapter.
(9) Not applicable to this issue
Definition of 'Flag' in Ocala city code: Flag means any cloth, paper, fabric, plastic or similar material, usually rectangular in shape, whether or not the material displays characters, ornamentation or letters, attached to any staff, cord, building or other structure, that hangs loosely for the primary purpose of attracting attention to its site. The official flags of the United States and the state are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. === So, this man doesn't really have a leg to stand on due to the word "official" - He shouldn't waste money on fighting this. If other businesses are flying flags and not getting fined, then that's another issue. Getting the rule changed is a better use of his time to include all historical flags of the US and Florida.
Display of Gadsden Flag Quashed by Ocala, Florida, Authorities http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/19100-display-of-gadsden-flag-quashed-by-ocala-florida-authorities
Just now did a little research. Here is the applicable section of the city code:
ReplyDeleteSec. 110-131. Prohibited signs.
It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any of the following:
(1-7) not applicable to this issue
(8) Outside pennants, banners, balloons, flags or streamers, except as otherwise specifically allowed in this chapter.
(9) Not applicable to this issue
Definition of 'Flag' in Ocala city code: Flag means any cloth, paper, fabric, plastic or similar material, usually rectangular in shape, whether or not the material displays characters, ornamentation or letters, attached to any staff, cord, building or other structure, that hangs loosely for the primary purpose of attracting attention to its site. The official flags of the United States and the state are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
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So, this man doesn't really have a leg to stand on due to the word "official" - He shouldn't waste money on fighting this. If other businesses are flying flags and not getting fined, then that's another issue. Getting the rule changed is a better use of his time to include all historical flags of the US and Florida.
Yes and thanks for checking it out.
DeleteThanks and just what they'll need to forcibly remove the flag.......
ReplyDeleteLots of law enforcement agencies getting mrap's even cops are wondering why...
ReplyDeleteReally, but I read where one town returned it .
DeleteIf it was a hammer and sickle, they'd give the shop owner an award and investments would roll in.
ReplyDelete:) He ought to change it to a Battle Flag and watch them howl!
ReplyDeleteVia LH
ReplyDeleteDisplay of Gadsden Flag Quashed by Ocala, Florida, Authorities
http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/19100-display-of-gadsden-flag-quashed-by-ocala-florida-authorities