San Francisco Files Complaint Against Twitter's 'X' Sign, Citing Lack Of Permit
Elon Musk recently rebranded Twitter as X, an everything app that could offer new features over the next few months. However, this transition to X hasn't been smooth for Twitter. The company also recently installed the new 'X' logo on top of its San Francisco headquarters as part of the rebranding exercise.
X not so exciting for people of SF
Now, it appears that the city of San Francisco has filed a complaint, claiming that the X sign was installed without a permit. The complaint claims that a notice of violation (NOV) was issued for work without a permit for the new sign.
"NOV issued for work without permit. Site visited by MH and spoke with Tweeter (sic) representatives and Building maintenance engineer representatives. I explained BID’s complaint investigation process and requested access to roof area. Tweeter (sic) representative decline to provide access but did explain that the structure is a temporary lighted sign for an event. I explained to all representatives that the NOV requires the structure to be remove with a building permit or legalize," the complaint states, CNN reported.
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Patrick Hannan, a spokesperson from the city's Department of Building Inspect told the Washington Post that "to ensure consistency with the historic nature of the building and to ensure the new additions are safely attached to the sign," a permit is required to approve new letters or symbols on a sign.
X could have to pay up fees, including permit and investigation fees. Many neighbours in the area are also unhappy with the new X sign. The sign glows, pulses, and strobes at night, and many people feel that it is intrusive.
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Later, the sign was no longer lit up after dark. But it's unclear what the plan is regarding the same. "Beautiful San Francisco, though others forsake you, we will always be your friend," Musk wrote on X.
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