An outlet in eastern Adelaide is threatened with a maximum fine of $22,000 as it has an LED logo on its window --
It's been more than ten years.
An outlet in eastern Adelaide is threatened with a maximum fine of $22,000 as it has an LED logo on its window --
It's been more than ten years.
The Burnside Council told the feather fish and chips shop that the sign violated the regulations and could be fined $22,000 if not removed.
The company was eventually fined $750 in last October, but was exempted from the fine.
The council's letter also warned that national penalties for development approvals could cost thousands of dollars.
Fish and lively boss Peter Alevizos said the flashing "open" sign had been in his window for at least 13 years, and the previous boss had one before that.
"I still have an open registration, but it will not last," said Mr Alevizos . ".
"Surprisingly, it caused so much trouble.
Mr. Alevizos said that the logo did not distract the driver from the roundabout outside of his business.
David Parkin, mayor of Burnside, said the committee is only implementing state government legislation that needs to have clear signs to approve development. “(The)
"The committee has received a series of complaints from the community about the signs in the feather corner shop," Mr Parkin said . ".
"If we get complaints from the community, we have to act.
"The business displays a lighting sign in the shop window that violates development regulations . . . . . . He can remove the logo, close the logo or apply for approval.
Senator Nick sinofen plans to hold a media conference yesterday to highlight the case.
And call on other examples of excessive enthusiasm for the fine of the Council
But when a signboard company he hired withdrew, it was canceled for fear of parliamentary retaliation.
Senator sinofen had wanted to hire an electronic logo as the background for his media campaign, similar to the one used near the road works.
But it is understood that the company's withdrawal is because they are worried about the rebound of the Council.
The senator plans to appeal to voters to come up with their own story of excessive enthusiasm for parliamentary fines.
If Senator sinofen decides to schedule a new press conference, Jason Zenit, the owner of the green sign company, said he would be happy to donate one of his logos for use.
"It took me half my life to deal with all the different parliaments," Mr Zannit said . ".
"They all have different rules.
All retailers are furious.
"It was originally released as a closing sign or facing a financial window of $22,000. VidoraConfig = {
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