People v. Diamond

With respect to the charge made against the defendant for violation of section 9-101.1 of the Municipal Code, this section makes it unlawful to place any ‘ ‘ For Sale ’ ’ or “ Sold ” sign, or sign of like import, on any building or property located in a residence district. The defendant appears pro se and has attacked the constitutionality of this section.

The Court of Appeals, in Vernon Park Realty v. City of Mount Vernon (307 N. Y. 493), has held that a city council has the power to enact certain laws respecting the use of property in accordance with well-considered and comprehensive plans…