Town of Hilton Head Island v. Fine Liquors, Ltd.

Harwell,Justice:

Appellant Fine Liquors appeals from the master-in-equity’s decision upholding the validity of a Town of Hilton Head (Town) ordinance which prohibits the use of internally illuminated signs which are visible from any public right of way or beach. The issues involved are: whether the ordinance conflicts with statutory provisions; whether the ordinance was a reasonable exercise of the Town’s police power; and whether the ordinance is constitutional under the equal protection clause. We affirm the order of the master-in-equity.

The Town seeks to enjoin Fine Liquors from using four…