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

Camping World is known for flying extremely large American flags outside of their locations. However, there have been four instances where they received backlash from local governments over the zoning and height requirements for those flags.

Mayor PJ Connelly says that during the city’s planning session today, city counsel voted unanimously to direct staff to develop an ordinance that would allow the flag to fly at Camping World. This is a developing story.

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.