Legal Opinion
Metromedia, Inc. v. City of San Diego
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided July 2, 1981No. 80-195PublishedCited by 1,167 opinions
1Judgment of the CourtJustice White, joined by Justice Stewart, Justice Marshall, and Justice Powell
This case involves the validity of an ordinance of the city of San Diego, Cal., imposing substantial prohibitions on the erection of outdoor advertising displays within the city.
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Stating that its purpose was “to eliminate hazards to pedestrians and motorists brought about by distracting sign displays” and “to preserve and improve the appearance of the City,” San Diego enacted an ordinance to prohibit “outdoor advertising display signs.”1 The California Supreme Court subsequently defined the term “advertising display sign” as “a rigidly assembled sign, display, or device permanently affixed to…
2Cases cited78 opinions
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- Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York CitySupreme Court of the United States · 1978
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