Resident defies Ohio deadline on 'Zombie Nativity'

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP-Excite

By DAN SEWELL

CINCINNATI (AP) — A "Zombie Nativity" scene in a southwest Ohio suburb was still undead Tuesday, past the deadline to remove it.

Sycamore Township officials said last week they had received complaints about debris at the home and concluded that the display violated zoning rules on size and placement of yard structures. They sent resident Jasen Dixon two zoning violation notices and gave him until the day after Christmas to take it down.

Facing a fine and legal action, Dixon kept the display up. A Facebook page devoted to the scene urges support for "freedom of expression."

The township administrator, Greg Bickford, said Tuesday the owner will face fines of up to $250 a day. Officials say they're not anti-zombie, but pro-zoning rules.

FULL story at link.



A "Zombie Nativity" scene stands on the front yard of Jasen Dixon's home in Sycamore Township, Ohio, near Cincinnati, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Township officials notified Dixon that the display violates zoning rules on size and placement of yard structures. (AP Photo/Dan Sewell)

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[BlueJazz]

1. I've been laughing my ass off since I looked at this. Damn!..it's funny.

I Love Moses hanging upside down.

[LiberalElite]

10. I like the

animal (dog?) skeleton.

[drm604]

2. The question is

do others there have any kind of yard displays and have they been given similar notices?

Personally I think these people are being tasteless just to make a point, but that's their right.

[yardwork]

8. Are there other Nativity scenes and other Christmas decoration structures in that community?

I would be very surprised if there aren't similar structures built for Christmas in that community. Somehow I doubt that zoning officials have visited any of the traditional scenes.

[Grassy Knoll]

3. Well they kinda got them on the structure rules.....

In Nevada you need a permit from the city to build anything above fence line 6 or 7 feet,
all they have to do is lower or remove the roof to make it legal.

[Kalidurga]

4. that is awesome

it does look a little structurally unsound though, but it's probably alright as long as no one attempts to live in it.

[An_Opened_Hand]

6. Well, considering that they're already Un-Dead,

I think they've got that covered.

[SoapBox]

5. Hilarious.

...good for them.

p.s...be sure to read the link. They live across the street from auto body shops...not exactly a Beverly Hills neighborhood.

[tk2kewl]

7. my cousin believes Zombie Jesus is indeed inappropriate for xmas

Everyone knows Zombie Jesus arrives on Easter Sunday

[Posteritatis]

12. Besides, everyone knows he's a lich, not a zombie, anyway. (nt)

[Chemisse]

9. It's all part of the war against Zombies.

When will it all end?

[denvine]

11. That's good!

Thanks for the morning laugh!