The municipal formation indicates that "although have withdrawn numerous elements of its facade, there are still others who do not conform to the law" and recalls that "the PP should never have allowed this situation of 'law of the jungle' in our heritage "
NOW MURCIA reports that the Hotel Victoria has made withdrawals of billboards, signs, lights and awnings set on the façade of this listed building.
The performance took place months after the request made by the municipal training to be carried out the appropriate inspection, taking appropriate measures for removal should not comply with legislation.
Councillor and spokesman Now Murcia, Alicia Morales, said "that have taken steps in the removal of undue elements on the facade of this historic building, but are still others who should not be, as signs that stand about half a meter on the facade. "
The mayor also recalled that "should never have reached this point of having to remove signs of a listed building, but are the consequences of the 'law of the jungle' that the PP has allowed for so many years in equity the municipality, including in the old town ".
The facade of the Hotel Victoria had become in recent years a huge billboard, despite being protected because it is part of Pecham (Historical Site of Murcia), with its own tab.
Article 9 of the Revised Regulatory Ordinances Plan Pecham expressly prohibits fences and temporary or permanent billboards, and states that the presence of any poster, sign or bars on the facade should be integrated into its design, while signs or identifying signs will be installed in the holes without protruding from the front line.
This law also requires that awnings and additional elements to the facade must be jointly designed and integrated into this facade.
Morales said that "therefore, the building facades are not yet adjusted as described in this article, spoiling the central tourist area, and produce a sense of abandonment and neglect, which still makes worse the presence of graffiti and graffiti ".
Councilwoman recalled that complaints and requests Now Murcia have already achieved in recent months further improvements in property restitution to its original and forced situation, as has been the case of the Old Bridge (removal of flowerpots) and facades Casino (removal of an outstanding sign on its side) and the Romea Theatre (removal of posters attached to the facades).
"In Murcia Now we will continue taking steps to the old town is an attractive place for tourists and us proud all Murcia," concludes Morales.
"You can not look the other way at all concerning the defense of heritage".
Source: Ahora Murcia