Signs seeking justice for slain dog violate Vienna Township zoning regs

VIENNA — The controversy produced by the shooting by a Vienna man of his neighbor’s dog has produced another issue for township officials.

Soon after the black Labrador named Tucker died, a campaign on Facebook developed to keep people aware of the latest developments in the case.

Along with the Facebook page came signs in the yards of homes in Vienna and elsewhere saying www.justicefortucker.org.

The signs direct people to an online petition where they can request a change in Ohio law governing the killing of animals on another person’s property.

But recently the Vienna Township zoning inspector sent Kim Ellis, Tucker’s owner, a letter informing her that her sign was in violation of the zoning ordinance.

The letter says the signs cannot remain indefinitely, that they fall under the category of temporary signs and should stay up only 30 days. Ellis went to tonight’s township trustees meeting to get clarification.

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