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Letter to business owners from the Zoning Enforcement Officer
RE: Banners, Signs, Sandwich Boards and Remote Signs
Dear Manager/Owner, As you know, one of the most desired attributes to our town is its clean, crisp, bucolic appearance. Occasionally, something changes to alter our perception of our community.
I have noticed, and it has been brought to my attention with great disdain, the proliferation of banners, signs, sandwich boards and remote signs on businesses and on their property offering such things as boat rentals, beer, bank loans and film. Not only does this contribute to the deterioration of the appearance of our community but also it is contrary to our zoning regulations.
Please remove any such zoning violations from your structure and property immediately and cease and desist from violating the Provisions of Chapter 210, Town of Hopkinton Zoning By-Laws, and consider this letter as a written Notice of Violation and that you have been duly served. Any future violation of same would constitute a 2nd Violation and you shall be liable to a fine of not more than $100.00 per day for each sign or violation.
Chapter 21–158. Penalty. [Amended 6-19-1972 STM, Art. 2, 4-13-1978 ATM, Art. 39]
Whoever violates any provision of this chapter or any of the conditions under which a permit is issued by the Director of Municipal Inspections or any decision rendered by the Board of Appeals under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to a fine of not more than $100 per day for each violation.
Should you feel aggrieved by my decision in this matter, please be advised you have certain appellate rights and you may wish to consult with competent legal authority regarding same.
Respectfully,
Charles E. Kadlik Director of Municipal Inspections Zoning Enforcement Office |
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