SunSign Design have many of signs to take down, this one was up for over 25 years.
The recent implementation of the Town of Petawawa’s updated Sign By-Law has sparked concerns among local businesses about its potential impact. Robin Sjaarda owner of SunSign Graphics has been working hard to help take down his signs for local businesses before they could receive a fine.
Sjaarda has taken this as a great loss to his business, he tells myFM how this new by-law is laid out.
The enforcement of the new sign by-law has given rise to numerous challenges for local establishments. Sjaarda says he expressed apprehension about the adverse effects this by-law might have on various businesses in the area.
Businesses received letters instructing them to remove non-compliant signs within a 14-day period. Failure to do so could result in a fine of $300 for each day the sign remains in violation.
(Written by: Emma Butler)
