A massive American flag flying at Camping World in Greenville sparked a debate between city regulations and patriotic symbolism. The 3,200-square-foot flag soars 130 feet above the ground. It has been the subject of fines from the city council for violating ordinances that limit flag sizes to 70 feet in height and 216 square feet in area.

Camping World first began flying the giant American flag, which is 15 times larger than the size permitted on a non-residential property in Greenville, North Carolina, in the fall. It began

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WKRC) — Camping World was fined $250 a day for flying a giant American flag atop of 120-foot-tall flag pole.

Per Fox Business , Camping World’s flag is allegedly 15 times the size allowed in this town, and its 130-foot flagpole is too large, as well. For more than a week, the company has racked up penalties amounting to roughly $1,150.

The City Council passed a motion on Saturday to initiate a text amendment, allowing Camping World to fly their flag in Greenville. The company was being fined 250 dollars a day due to its nearly 15 times bigger size than allowable on non-residential property.

GREENVILLE, North Carolina (WCTI) – In North Carolina, there’s a debate between patriotic symbolism and breaking city rules. Camping World in Greenville has put up an oversized American Flag, but it’s against city regulations. WCTI reports the business is being fined until it comes down.

The city began citing Camping World last Wednesday. The first citation brought a $50 fine, the second citation $100, while each subsequent one is $250. As of this morning, there have been six citations for a total of $1,150 in fines.

A fight was brewing Tuesday over an American flag flying at a business in North Carolina -- a situation familiar to some in the Charlotte region. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the city of Greenville, North Carolina was embroiled in a battle with Camping World over an American flag they say is simply too big.