Came across this story on Fox News.

Officials are threatening businessman Bob Foor with 30 days in jail if he refuses to remove the 3 1/2-feet-tall and nearly 100-feet-wide flashing red sign from a massive old building he owns in the heart of the borough's historic district.

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The row began a year ago when Foor sought permission from the borough's historical review board to put up the sign. The board denied the request because of the size of the sign and the use of neon, both of which failed to comply with the district's historic appearance.

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Officials, who gave Foor 10 days' notice to remove the sign, say it violates the historic district's regulations, the sign ordinance and the zoning law. Borough Manager John Montgomery added signs must be inside the window.


Exactly why is this news?