Newsflash: "NO to incorporation" signs are coming down... NOT [updated]

We have received reports that Alicia Rook, agitator-in-chief and ringleader of the "NO to incorporation" effort, was called by Building Dept./Code Enforcement with instructions to remove the "NO" lawn signs by May 15 or face a fine of $500.  The ordinance cited is Section 33-99, and the logic is that 'since no election has even been called, these damn eyesores are a little premature.'

In a related story, property values in the area just went up 5%.

May 20 update:
West of Aventura has learned today that after a fierce retaliation, Alicia Rook's army of "No" have succeeded in reversing the county's initial decision to improve the appearance of the community.  From the County:

Good Afternoon!

Ms. Hayden:

The County Attorney has advised that the provisions of the sign code provide for removal 30 days after the issue is on the ballot.  As this matter has not yet come for a vote there is no restriction on erecting these signs. Therefore, you may place the signs on the property.

 

Chaveli A. Moreno

Director, Neighborhood Regulations Division

Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources

11805 SW 26 Street -Suite 230

Miami, Fl 33175

Telephone: 786-315-2506

Fax: 786-315-2548

chaveli@miamidade.gov 

The end? 
Stay tuned.