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 This business has a long history of violations and complaints for putting up excessive non-permitted signs and banners, as well as parking a large truck so that it serves as a large sign. In fact, look at the photo on their own website to see the inappropriate "feather flags". They also place products (pools, spas) in the front in violation of the Code.
(When looking up the case histories for 12100 Belair Rd online, there is a confusion, since CE keeps mixing up the cases for the trailer park to the rear, which is not 12100, but, rather, part of 12102. This is another issue we should tackle!)
I tried to resolve this problem with Van Dorn back in 2004, 2005, and 2014 with letters to the company, obviously without any success. They continue to demonstrate a complete disregard for our community, just trying to attract (and distract) the attention of those driving through (at high speed).
 Case CC99CO0032015, Apr 17 2007
Complaint: "TRAILERS ON PROPERTY BEING USED FOR STORAGE
2ND COMPLAINT ILLEGAL TEMP SIGNS AND DISPLAYS WITHIN 10 FT OF RD RT OF WAY PERSEC 259.3.C.7.D IN BM-CR ZONE NOTE: MINIMUM BUILDING SET BACK IS 15FT"
Case CC99CO0041635, Feb 4, 2008
Complaint: "TEMP SIGNS; REOPEN - TEMP SIGN; REOPEN - LARGE BLOW UP DUCK, ADVERTISING PRODUCT"
No online record of actions, duck apparently swam away.
 Case CC99CO0041632, Feb 5, 2008
Complaint: "PREVIOUS CASE/CP, TEMP SIGNS AT VAN DORN POOLS"
No online record of actions.
Case CC99CO0060355, May 7, 2009
Complaint: "Illegal signs and flags"
Actions:
- May 7, 2008 Phone complaint
- May 9, 2008 Complaint letter
- May 12, 2009 Correction Notice issued: inspector's comments: "CORRECTION NOTICE ISSUED FOR POSTING SIGNS WITHOUT PERMIT. PHOTO TAKEN. NOTICE POSTED ON 5/12/09, ALSO MAILED. TO BE REMOVED BY THE END OF THE DAY ON 5/12/09. MONITOR. KLP"
- May 19, 2009 Re-inspection
- May 27, 2009 Re-inspection - "in compliance": Inspector's comments: "NO OBSERVANCE OF ILLEGAL SIGNS ON THE PROPERTY. UNABLE TO OBTAIN PHOTO. CLOSE CASE. KLP Conv- No Violation"
Case CC1700311, Jan 13, 2017
Scrolling, blinking electronic sign. A correction notice was issued Jan 24 and the case was closed Feb 1 as "no violation".
Case CC2006950, June 22, 2020
Electronic changeable copy sign outside URDL. A correction notice was issued June 25 saying "sign must be turned off by 6/30 and removed by 7/25". A citation was issued July 1 with a fine of $1000 for a hearing July 30. The sign was turned off but was never actually removed and the case was closed.
 Present, and more to do
In spite of numerous warnings, this business has continued to put up illegal and unsightly signs and pennants. This "cheapens" the whole area to the detriment of other businesses, as well as residents. It is being watched!
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