A city ends up banning any sign or visual display in a historic district to be black and white and four feet in size. A political party wants to hang a six-foot multi-colored banner. Which argument would be most useful for the party?

• A. The ordinance is not narrowly tailored to an important government interest, nor does it leave open alternative channels of communication.
• B. The ordinance is content-based and should be reviewed under strict scrutiny.
• C. The ordinance is not a content-based restriction and should be given rational basis review.
• D. The ordinance regulates speech so it does not affect political viewpoints.

Answer: (A)