no, it's my fault for not keeping up with the rules and regulation that changed in 2009 and will change again in 2010.
Yes, this whole thing really bites the big one, but based on many of your posts here... you seem to have quite a grasp on the rules and laws of your area and this didn't just happen to an innocent person.
First of all, you're a sign shop and need to know the laws regardless of how often or whenever they change. Ignorance of the law is no excuse for disobeying it when you obviously have a handle on it and play your games with the codes people. Manipulating the codes to get them up and down just in the nick of time is bound to piss someone off.... and it looks quite evident... you did just that.
Maybe they figure if you can disregard the rules... others will start doing it and they are just too short staffed to go around policing everyone constantly for playing games. Having to scold people for doing what they shouldn't do wears anyone ragged.... ask any parent how many times they tell their kid not to do something and just throw their hands up in the air and then ground them or spank them for not listening........Sound Familiar ??
Your neighbors might've gotten a variance or are on better terms with the codes guy. Maybe you should buy the codes guy a case of 'Scotch ' for Christmas and see if bribbing an officer will work.......
Gino.
