VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Nearly 100 Oceanfront businesses have been cited by the city of Virginia Beach for violating sign ordinances, part of a recent crackdown aimed at maintaining the look and value of Atlantic Avenue.

City officials recently issued 97 violations to businesses at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 74 of them for window signage violations.

One of those cited was Memory Lane Old Time Photos, located at 17th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Owner Joey Funaro said he was forced to paint over murals on the front of his store after receiving a notice from the city.

“You know, my dad always said never kick a man when he’s down, and I feel like I’m being kicked,” Funaro said.

Funaro said the murals were painted in 2023 on either side of his store’s sign. Each mural depicted an old-time

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