Ledford v. Department of Transportation

Marshall, Presiding Justice.

The plaintiffs filed a complaint for declaratory judgment to have declared unconstitutional Rule 672-6-.05 (d), which was promulgated by the defendant and which regulates the maintenancé of “nonconforming,” outdoor advertising signs. As to “nonconforming” signs, see OCGA § 32-6-71 (12).

The complaint was filed after the plaintiffs had been served with a notice of administrative hearing concerning the enforcement of this rule. The plaintiffs sought to have the superior court enjoin the administrative hearing. However, the complaint was dismissed by the superior…