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Elmhurst business owner questions sign‑permit costs at public forum
Summary
Jose Mehta of Mehta Motors told the Elmhurst City Council he wants to replace a pylon sign but faces permit fees and procedural costs — including a $14,000 vendor estimate and multiple city fees — and asked the city to explain the process and justification.
At the public forum portion of the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Dec. 1, Jose Mehta of Mehta Motors asked the council for clarification about the city’s permitting process and costs for replacing a pylon sign at his business on Spring Road.
Mehta said his sign company estimated $14,000 to replace the top cabinet, and that the company was told…
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