Legal Opinion
Braley v. City of Forest Park
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided March 22, 2010No. S09A1799PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HINES, Justice.
Paul Braley (“Braley”) has a leasehold interest in property in Forest Park, Georgia, where he operates a retail salvage store. Since 1984, he has displayed merchandise for sale to the public in front of the store in an area where there is a sidewalk and places to park.
In March 2007, the City of Forest Park (“City”) amended its ordinances to establish a new Section 9-8-45, regulating the display of goods and merchandise for sale outside stores; the stated purpose of the ordinance is “to prohibit the obstruction of public sidewalks and parking areas by the display of goods and…
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