Officials want more modesty from sexy mannequin 'sign' at Ohio biz

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By WSBT 24/7 News

Story Created: May 14, 2009 at 6:33 AM EST

Story Updated: May 14, 2009 at 6:33 AM EST

READING, Ohio (AP) — A sexy mannequin can keep her spot outside a Cincinnati area barbecue joint, but local officials want her to cover up a bit more.

The life-size figure stands as a busty beacon outside a restaurant in suburban Reading (REH'-ding) owned by Kenny Tessel. He told zoning officials at a hearing Wednesday night that the advertising gimmick has boosted business 40 percent.

Members of the Design and Review Board indicated they were concerned about "community norms." The 5-foot-10 mannequin is on the street wearing a bikini top and tight short-shorts, though Tessel brought her to the hearing draped in a long, sleeveless gray T-shirt.

The board said Tessel may continue to use the figure only if it's dressed more modestly in front of the restaurant, too.

He plans to appeal.

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Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com

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