Bill Posting Sign Co. v. Atlantic City

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Van Syckel, J.

The writ in this case certifies into this court an ordinance of Atlantic City, of which the first section reads as follows:

“Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Atlantic City. That on and after the passage of this ordinance it shall be unlawful to erect or place any fence, billboard, sign or other structure used for the purpose of displaying advertisements within the limits of Atlantic City; providedhowever, that no part of this section shall apply to any signs or advertisements permitted by the subsequent sections of this…