Sucessful raid today by "Walton County Code Enforcment"

[wrobert]

Personally it does not matter to me either way. But I do strongly believe that if we are going to go to the trouble of making a law then we need to enforce it or abolish the thing. That is my problem with the beach activities ordinance, the sign ordinance, and all these other absolutely silly rules I see. Government imposes these things with little though of the unintended consequences of their action. Standardized enforcement brings these things out in the open so a real solution can be discussed and found.

 

[rheffron]

Many business owners don't have the time to research all the codes etc. Our public servants would serve us well with a simple phone call to let those violators know if they are out of compliance. Give them a couple days to come into compliance. We should all be helping each other out, especially during these trying times. The phone numbers are on the signs and it's not like their busy visiting construction sites these days.

 

[florida girl]

I'm not sure that those who squeal the loudest are really in the majority, just loud. Signs are to advertise a business of some sort, and as I assumed we are in a recession, it seems to me that enabling people to drum up as much business as possible is really a good thing, enabling those people to pay more taxes, fees, employees, and whatever it is they have to pay to stay in business. To cut off an avenue of advertisement, particularly one of insignificant expense hurts business. How many of our local businesses have failed? Wouldn't it make sense to try to help our local businesses? In helping them, we help ourselves.

 

[Geo]

There are many examples of successful businesses and successful marketers who do not use illegal signs. A recession isn't an excuse to post signs on 30A. And I'm not buying it that a business owner has signs up because they were unaware of sign ordinances. 30A is known for this, for height restrictions, no major fast food chains, etc.

 

[florida girl]

There are many examples of successful businesses and successful marketers who do not use illegal signs. A recession isn't an excuse to post signs on 30A. And I'm not buying it that a business owner has signs up because they were unaware of sign ordinances. 30A is known for this, for height restrictions, no major fast food chains, etc.

I suppose it depends on the business. If only all business and people were the same! We could all wear the same clothes, live in the same kind of house, eat the same food, and more importantly, speak the same thing! What a wonderful place that would be!

 

[Geo]

I suppose it depends on the business. If only all business and people were the same! We could all wear the same clothes, live in the same kind of house, eat the same food, and more importantly, speak the same thing! What a wonderful place that would be!

Huh? I don't believe we are on the same wavelength...

 

[ASH]

I agree with GEO. Never mind the reference to communism. Saber rattling.

A business saying they don't have time to research laws is nothing more than a cop out. If I don't know what the speed limit is because I just don't take time to read all the signs doesn't make it OK for me to fly into town going 70MPH.

Do these same businesses also have poor fire suppression systems, emergency egress simply because they don't have time to do the research. Baloney, they wouldn't be in business if they didn't go through a process put in place for many very good reasons.

Tourists who can't see the beauty of the emerald coast for all the "litter on a stick" won't feel compelled to return.

 

[Andy A]

Tourists who can't see the beauty of the emerald coast for all the "litter on a stick" won't feel compelled to return.

Great term and a wonderful description. I love it!

 

[John R]

Many business owners don't have the time to research all the codes etc.

kind of like 'i didn't know the gun was loaded'?

 

[maxman]

Bottom line to all of this is that it's LOW RENT and FUGLY. As a business owner I wouldn't think of putting out a tacky sign to attract customers. Business signs go on the building, period, make sure that it's visible and attractive. I increased my tv ads and my networking and it has paid off. I didn't go for the florescent paint signs on 2x4s. It's hard all over, but the beauty of the area the economy can't take away. Those are my 2 cents and word for the day is "LOW RENT"