First National Bank v. Sarlls

McBride, J. —

This case involves the validity of the second section of an ordinance of the city of Mt. Vernon, entitled “ An ordinance concerning the prevention of fires.”

The first section, the validity of which is not called in question, establishes fire limits, and prescribes the material which may be used in the erection of buildings within these limits. The second section is as follows :

“ Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to alter, repair, or rebuild any frame or wooden building situated within the limits defined and described by this ordinance, whenever the amount required to…