Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Holland

OPINION

McKEAGUE, District Judge.

This case presents a challenge to defendant’s city-wide prohibition against new off-site billboards. Plaintiffs complaint alleges violations of the Michigan Home Rule City Act (“HRCA”), M.C.L. 117.1 et seq., and the relevant provision of the Zoning Enabling Act (“ZEA”), M.C.L. 125.581 et seq. The complaint also states a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging a violation of plaintiffs rights under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Now before the Court are the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment.

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The ordinance under challenge in this…