Legal Opinion
Suffolk Outdoor Advertising Co. v. Hulse
New York Court of Appeals
Decided December 21, 1977PublishedCited by 85 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Jasen, J.
The principal question posed on these cross appeals is whether a local zoning ordinance requiring the removal of all off-premises or nonaccessory billboards throughout the town is an unconstitutional exercise of the police power.
On May 2, 1972, the Town of Southampton adopted Building Zone Ordinance No. 26, which prohibited the erection of all nonaccessory billboards (§ 3-50-60.70) in all districts throughout the town. The ordinance further provided for the removal of all nonconforming billboards on or before June 1, 1975 (§ 3-110-70.03). However, owners of…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Virginia State Board of Pharmacy v. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1976
- People v. GoodmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1972
- Modjeska Sign Studios, Inc. v. BerleNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
- Cromwell v. FerrierNew York Court of Appeals · 1967
- New York State Thruway Authority v. Ashley Motor Court, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1961
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3Cited by85 opinions
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- Sprint Spectrum, L.P. v. WillothCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1999
- People v. Mobil Oil Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1979
- Metromedia, Inc. v. City of San DiegoCalifornia Supreme Court · 1980
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