State ex rel. Morton v. Hauser

There are three cases by this title, original actions in mandamus, brought in this court to compel George Hauser, commissioner of buildings of the city of Cincinnati, to issue permits for the erection of certain billboards. They were heard together on agreed statements, of facts, as they involve the interpretation and validity of certain sections of what are known as the billboard ordinances of the city of Cincinnati. The sections of the ordinances in question are the following:

Section 345-E, Building Code:

“Any billboard, signboard or other structure or any substantial part thereof now…