Northern Ohio Sign Contractors Ass'n v. City of Lakewood

The question presented by this appeal is whether constitutional due process or the prohibition of R.C. 713.15 against retroactive zoning ordinances prohibits the retroactive enforcement of a sign ordinance which requires the alteration or removal of previously lawful signs. We must determine whether the ordinance is a reasonable and lawful exercise of the city’s police power which is rationally related to a legitimate interest in public health, safety, morals or general welfare.

For the reasons that follow, we hold that Ordinance No. 58-79 is constitutional and affirm the judgment of the court…