Digital Sign Case before US Supreme Court
CSA Signs on to Joint Amicus Brief
Earlier this year, CSA was invited to endorse review of a case which had the effect of eliminating the distinction between on-site and off-site signs, in the City of Austin, TX. Normally CSA would not be concerned about this matter (in Texas), however the ramifications are significant for sign codes everywhere. After review with CSA leadership and based on prior success with an earlier Amicus Brief (Friend of the Court), on a similar issue in California, CSA became part of the Joint Amicus Brief.
CSA joined with 40 others, including Chambers of Commerce and business leagues, scenic and environmental organizations and leading on-premise sign industry trade groups, representing diverse viewpoints on sign regulation – brought together for the first time out of concern that if the October Supreme Court review fails to overturn the 5th Circuit’s decision, we can expect dire consequences for property rights, scenic interests, and regulatory certainty. A ruling overturning Austin v. Reagan would leave intact these distinctions between on- and off-premise signs. However, if the Court upholds the 5th Circuit’s decision, every Department of Transportation regulation and local sign ordinance that differentiates between these two kinds of signs will have to be brought into compliance. READ MORE
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