Horry County, SC

Horry County Council Meeting

The Horry County Council will hold a third reading and public hearing on Ordinance 30-2026 to update development impact fees for parks and recreation, public safety, and solid waste facilities, adopting a capital improvements plan and an impact fee study with a housing affordability analysis. Other major items include a second reading of a development agreement with Pulte Home Company for the Pine Ridge tract to connect Carolina Bays Parkway to Highway 17 Bypass, and the repeal of a Road Maintenance Fee allocation for public transportation.

• Third reading of Ordinance 30-2026 to update development impact fees for parks, public safety, and solid waste facilities, with a housing affordability analysis (TischlerBise study)
• Second reading of Ordinance 73-2026 development agreement with Pulte Home Company for Pine Ridge tract, connecting Carolina Bays Parkway to Hwy 17 Bypass and limiting density
• Second reading of Ordinance 63-2026 authorizing a quit-claim deed to release a spoil easement on property owned by Chris Manning Builders
• Second reading of Ordinance 64-2026 leasing county-owned office space at Ralph Ellis Complex to S.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
• Consent item: Third reading of Ordinance 62-2026 repealing the Road Maintenance Fee portion allocated to public transportation

Horry County Council Meeting

The Horry County Council will vote on consent agenda items including zoning amendments for counseling facilities, commercial centers, and several map amendments. Notable actions include a third reading for a joint industrial park with Georgetown County, first readings for development agreements with Star Bluff Properties and Pulte Home, and a public hearing to repeal road maintenance fee allocation to public transit. Resolutions cover detention center design, police and fire funding, and a park donation.

• Resolution R-74-2026 authorizes schematic design and cost estimates for Phase 1 (574-bed tower) of detention center expansion/renovation
• Third Reading – Ordinance 60-2025 for joint industrial/business park with Georgetown County (Postal Way), including fee-in-lieu and revenue distribution
• First Reading – Ordinance 73-2026 development agreement with Pulte Home for Pine Ridge tract, connecting Carolina Bays Parkway to Highway 17 Bypass
• Second Reading & Public Hearing – Ordinance 62-2026 to repeal provision allocating road maintenance fee to public transportation
• Resolution R-75-2026 transfers funds to Horry County Police Department for accreditation, training, and software

Public Safety Committee

Infrastructure & Regulation Sub-Committee

The Infrastructure & Regulation Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the Rural Civic Center project. They will hear a schematic design presentation from Johnson Consulting and a financial/funding update from County Administrator Barry Spivey. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Introduction of Brandon Wagner
• Schematic design presentation by Johnson Consulting
• Financial/funding update by Barry Spivey
• Public input opportunity

Infrastructure & Regulation Committee

The Infrastructure & Regulation Committee will discuss updates on stormwater, parks, historic preservation and short‑term rental regulations. It will consider several resolutions, including Tree Mitigation Funds for Carolina Forest, Council Community Benefit Funds, designating July as Parks and Recreation Month, amending the Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule, and accepting a ~6‑acre park donation in Forestbrook. The committee will also vote on four ordinances, notably authorizing a quit‑claim deed to release a spoil easement on property owned by Chris Manning Builders, LLC.

• Ordinance authorizing a quit‑claim deed to release a spoil easement on property owned by Chris Manning Builders, LLC
• Resolution allocating Tree Mitigation Funds for beautification efforts in Carolina Forest
• Resolution amending the Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule (Budget Ordinance 28‑2026)
• Resolution accepting donation of ~6.00 acres in Forestbrook for the R. Grant and Elizabeth G. Singleton Memorial Park
• Ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with the SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles for office space at the Ralph Ellis Complex

Horry County Council Meeting

Horry County Council will vote on several zoning amendments and the dissolution of the Eagle Trace Special Purpose Tax District. The body is also considering a repeal of the road maintenance fee allocation for public transportation and the acceptance of roads and drainage for multiple subdivisions.

• Ordinance 62-2026 to remove road maintenance fee allocation for public transportation
• Ordinance 48-2026 to dissolve the Eagle Trace Special Purpose Tax District
• Community Benefit Funds allocation of $2,334.00 to Christian Academy, Inc.
• Zoning map amendments for PIN 43701020004 from Residential (SF 20) to Commercial Agriculture (AG 2)
• Public hearings on zoning ordinances for psychiatric hospitals, commercial centers, and transportation districts

Horry County Council Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss updates on beach renourishment, RIDE, and railroad operations. The body is deciding on the acceptance of roads and drainage for several subdivisions into the county maintenance system and a fund transfer for the Aynor Recreation Center Project.

• Ordinance to repeal Section 19-12 regarding road maintenance fee allocations for public transportation
• Resolution to accept roads/drainage for Auberon Woods (Phases 3 & 6), Handfield Place (Phases 1B, 1C, 2A), and Warner Crossing Phase 1
• Resolution to authorize fund transfers for the Aynor Recreation Center Project
• Resolution approving an allocation of Council Community Benefit Funds
• Discussion on Road Fee Lawsuit and Beach Renourishment updates

Horry County Council Meeting

The Horry County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading on the fiscal year 2027 budget ordinance (Ordinance 28-2026). They will also consider multiple zoning map amendments, lease agreements, and a proposal to dissolve the Eagle Trace Special Purpose Tax District. Several first-reading zoning changes are on the agenda, including some with staff or planning commission disapproval.

• Third Reading & Public Hearing – Ordinance 28-2026: adoption of FY 2027 budget
• Second Reading – Ordinance 48-2026: dissolution of Eagle Trace Special Purpose Tax District
• Third Reading – Ordinance 32-2026: lease with S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources for old Aynor Fire Station office space
• First Reading – Ordinances 34-2026 through 37-2026: multiple zoning ordinance amendments (counseling facilities, PA1 district, commercial centers, map amendments)
• First Reading – Ordinance 51-2026: rezoning PIN 46906040008 from Highway Commercial & Residential to Convenience and Auto Related Services (staff disapproval)

Horry County Council Meeting

The council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 28-2026, which proposes to raise revenue, make appropriations, and adopt the county budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Several zoning map amendment requests will also receive third‑reading consent agenda approval. Additional resolutions address grant authorizations, mutual aid agreements, and community benefit fund allocations.

• Ordinance 28-2026: raise revenue, make appropriations, adopt FY 2027 budget (second reading & public hearing)
• Third‑reading consent agenda for multiple zoning map amendment requests (Ords 17‑2026, 18‑2026, 20‑2026, 21‑2026, 22‑2026, etc.)
• Resolution R‑52‑2026: authorize $750,000 DOJ juvenile justice grant
• Resolution R‑57‑2026: approve carry‑forward of State Accommodations Tax revenues for waterfront erosion control
• Community Benefit Fund allocations: $5,000 to Aynor Area Chamber, $3,000 to Kind Keeper, Inc., $8,500 to Socastee Heritage Foundation, $7,500 to City of Loris Fire Department

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will discuss a proposed 1% local option sales and use tax and a corresponding county-wide referendum. The body is also deciding on several grant applications, mutual aid agreements for law enforcement, and budget transfers.

• Ordinance to levy a 1% local option sales and use tax via referendum
• Grant application for $750,000 from the DOJ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
• Mutual aid agreements with Atlantic Beach and Horry County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement
• Ordinance to dissolve the Eagle Trace Special Purpose Tax District
• Resolution to authorize and approve Accommodations Tax funding

Horry County Council Workshop on SWA Landfill Expansion

The Council will hold a workshop featuring presentations on the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) Landfill expansion and the FY27 budget. The meeting includes a proposal to approve a revised SWA budget via Resolution R-45-2026.

• Resolution R-45-2026 to approve the revised Horry County Solid Waste Authority budget
• FY2027 revised capital budget totaling $42,249,000
• FY2027 revised operating budget totaling $48,339,360
• Proposed $300,000 for Landfill Expansion Consulting & Engineering
• FY2027 projected tipping fee revenue of $25,595,000

Horry County Council Meeting

The council will give final consideration to Ordinance 117-2025 amending Planned Development District zoning regulations. The consent agenda includes first readings for airport terminal leases and a $1.2 million DOJ grant for behavioral services. Public hearings on second readings include zoning amendments for amusement uses, overlay zones, and a new ordinance regulating personal electric devices in unincorporated areas. Multiple resolutions authorize grants for the police department, solicitor's office, and a drug prosecutor position.

• Third reading of Ordinance 117-2025 to amend Planned Development District (PDD) zoning regulations
• First reading of lease agreements at Myrtle Beach International Airport and Grand Strand Airport with TVPX Trust, Falcon Flight Academy, Blue Horizon Aviation, and Leadership in Flight Training Academy (Ordinance 33-2026)
• Resolution R-22-2026 authorizing a $1,200,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant for the Department of Behavioral Services
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 36-2026 regulating personal electric devices in unincorporated Horry County
• Second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 24-2026 amending zoning regulations for amusement uses

Infrastructure & Regulation Committee

The Infrastructure & Regulation Committee will discuss recognizing a parks official, receive a Code Enforcement department overview, and consider multiple resolutions and ordinances. Key items include funding transfers for a new fire station and recreation center, lease agreements for county-owned spaces, and several zoning ordinance amendments. A major ordinance would authorize the county to impose development impact fees for new development.

• Resolution to transfer CIP contingency funds to the Goretown Fire Project for a new fire station
• Resolution to transfer CIP contingency funds to the Aynor Recreation Center Project for a new recreation center and site amenities
• Ordinance to lease county-owned office space at the old Aynor Fire Station to S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources
• Ordinance to lease space in general aviation terminal buildings at Myrtle Beach International Airport and Grand Strand Airport to four aviation companies
• Ordinance 30-2026 to authorize imposition of development impact fees for new development

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider adopting the Horry County Multijurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan and several conditional grant authorizations totaling over $1.8 million. Discussion items include the police take-home vehicle policy and a public defender update. The agenda also includes proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Safe Boating Week, and Emergency Medical Services Week.

• Adopting the Horry County Multijurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (resolution 3)
• Authorizing acceptance of up to $318,439 from the SC Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant (resolution 7)
• Authorizing acceptance of a $475,074.06 VOCA grant for the Police Department (resolution 14)
• Discussion of the police take-home vehicle policy (discussion item 1)
• Declaring a retiring police K9 as surplus property and making it available to its handler (resolution 17)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Horry County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider 16 requests for variances from property setbacks, parking requirements, and separation distances from residential areas. The board will also review a request to reconsider a previous variance denial.

• Reconsideration of variance 2026-02-005 for dental office parking
• Variance 2026-03-001 for porch expansion at 816 Kittiwake Ln.
• Variance 2026-03-003 for sign at 3020 South Highway 17
• Variance 2026-03-008 for asphalt operations at 3374 Mount Pisgah Cemetery Rd.
• Variance 2026-03-014 for property at TBD Savannah Bluff Rd.

Spring Budget Retreat

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will consider resolutions including recognizing Fair Housing Month, authorizing a grant application for a DOJ Housing Assistance Program, transferring funds from terminal contingency to an ARFF vehicle account, and certifying a property at 1009 US-501, Myrtle Beach, as an abandoned building site under state tax incentive law. They will also receive updates on financials, the HC Connect app, and other departmental reports.

• Resolution to recognize April as Fair Housing Month
• Resolution authorizing Behavioral Services to submit a DOJ Housing Assistance Program grant
• Resolution transferring funds from Project A0095 (Terminal Contingency) to Account 540004 (ARFF Vehicle)
• Resolution certifying 1009 US-501, Myrtle Beach as an abandoned building site under SC Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act
• Discussion of MBREDC Update, NESA, and HC Connect App update

Horry County Council Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider a resolution to add roads and drainage for three subdivisions—Auberon Woods Phase 2, Coastal Farms, and Villas @ Carolina Forest—to the Horry County Maintenance System. The meeting also includes updates on the Coast RTA, the RIDE program, and the Public Works Department, and an ordinance to regulate personal electric devices in unincorporated areas.

• Resolution to accept roads and drainage for Auberon Woods Phase 2 (Auberon Parkway, Glacier Way, Hibernation Way, Forage Drive, Rupert Drive)
• Resolution to accept roads and drainage for Coastal Farms (Keithland Drive, Squirrell Run Drive, McGill Drive)
• Resolution to accept roads and drainage for Villas @ Carolina Forest (Marigold Drive)
• Ordinance to amend the code regulating personal electric devices in unincorporated county areas
• Updates on Coast RTA, RIDE program, and Public Works Department

County Council Meeting

Horry County Council will consider third readings for several zoning map amendments and a historic property addition, along with first readings for additional zoning changes and ordinance amendments. The council will also recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.

• Third Reading: Ordinance 16-2026 to add SP Hawes Sr. House to the Historic Property Register
• First Reading: Ordinance 18-2026 to rezone PIN 25311010003 from LFA to Residential (MSF 20)
• First Reading: Ordinance 19-2026 to rezone PIN 33710040064 from CFA to Limited Manufacturing and Industrial (MA 1)
• First Reading: Ordinance 24-2026 amending Zoning Ordinance Article II & XIV for amusement uses
• Resolution R-18-2026 declaring April 12-18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

Horry County Council Meeting

The Council will vote on the issuance of $5 million in bonds and budget amendments to recognize additional revenue and expenditures. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning map amendments and a request to add a historic property to the county register.

• Ordinance 12-2026: Issuance and sale of up to $5,000,000 general obligation bonds
• Ordinance 13-2026: Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ordinance Number 39-2025
• Ordinance 117-2025: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Development Districts (PDD)
• Ordinances 14-2026 and 15-2026: Zoning map amendment requests for Juliet Johnson-Richardson and Wilbert Kent Sellers et al.
• Ordinance 16-2026: Adding SP Hawes Sr. House to the Horry County Historic Property Register

Horry County Council Meeting

The Council will discuss the issuance of up to $5 million in general obligation bonds and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The meeting also includes several zoning map amendments and a public hearing for a telecommunications tower.

• Ordinance 12-2026: Issuance and sale of up to $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Resolution R-14-2026: School Resource Officers grant not to exceed $2,711,537
• Resolution R-18-2026: Public hearing for a 283 ft telecommunications tower at 1752 Shelly’s Place
• Ordinance 104-2025: Prohibition of unauthorized camping on county property
• CBF-06-2026: $1,000 allocation to Socastee High School for baseball equipment

Infrastructure and Regulation Committee

The Infrastructure and Regulation Committee will discuss a beach renourishment update (Arcadian Shores, $4.8M county cost) and a briefing on the Horry County Solid Waste Authority landfill expansion. They will consider a resolution to transfer $1.5 million from Terminal Contingency to the TSA Checkpoint expansion project. Multiple ordinances are on the table, including a prohibition on unauthorized camping on county property and several zoning amendments (amusement uses, overlay zones, landscape standards). Two resolutions honor volunteers and allocate community benefit funds ($1,000 to Socastee High School baseball).

• Resolution to transfer $1.5M from Project A0095 (Terminal Contingency) to Project A0136 (TSA Checkpoint) for architectural/engineering design
• Ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping on county property and amend rules for boat landings and parks
• Multiple zoning ordinance amendments: amusement uses, Highway 17 Business South overlay, temporary vending zones, Little River overlay, asphalt/concrete processing facilities, and landscape/buffer/tree preservation standards
• Discussion of Arcadian Shores beach renourishment project ($4.8M county cost, 3rd renourishment, 2026 start)
• Resolution to honor Dick and Carol Patterson for volunteerism at Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding a fireworks prohibited zone for the Heather Glen Community Association. The body will also consider several resolutions and receive end-of-year updates from the Sheriff, Coroner, and Solicitors.

• Public hearing: Fireworks Prohibited Zone for Heather Glen Community Association
• Resolution to apply for an SC Department of Public Safety grant for FY 2027 School Resource Officers
• Resolution to enter a Master Cooperative Agreement for mutual E-911 aid among coastal counties
• Resolution to declare a service weapon as surplus property for a deceased officer's family
• Discussion of a Detention Center Study

Horry County Council Meeting

The Horry County Council will take several actions, including a third reading of multiple ordinances to amend official zoning maps. It will also hold a first reading of Ordinance 12‑2 026 to authorize the issuance and sale of up to $5,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds. Additional items include a budget amendment, a resolution supporting the I‑73 highway naming, and allocations of Community Benefit Funds.

• Third reading of ordinances 118‑2025 through 126‑2025 to amend official zoning maps
• First reading of Ordinance 12‑2 026 authorizing up to $5,000,000 general‑obligation bonds
• First reading of Ordinance 13‑2026 to amend the FY2026 Budget Ordinance
• Resolution R‑10‑2026 supporting I‑73 construction and naming it “President Donald J. Trump Highway”
• Community Benefit Fund allocations, including $12,500 to Grand Strand Christian Church

Horry County Council Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss RIDE program updates and public roadway dedication survey results. The body is deciding whether to accept roads and drainage from five subdivisions into the county maintenance system and whether to support the construction of I-73.

• Proposed acceptance of roads in Chestnut Farms, Hidden Pines Phase 1, and Ridgefield Phases 4, 5, 6, and 7
• Resolution to support I-73 construction and name the section the 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'
• Ordinance to add Carolina Bays Parkway right-of-way (Highway 707 to Highway 17 Bypass) to the official index map
• RIDE 3 updates including SC 9 widening in Loris and US 501 realignment
• RIDE 4 design updates for River Oaks Drive and SC Hwy 90 & East Cox Ferry

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will discuss financial updates, audit reviews, and budget amendments. The body is deciding on several resolutions including the issuance of general obligation bonds and the use of virtual meetings for the Library Board of Trustees.

• Authorization of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, not exceeding $5,000,000
• Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Ordinance Number 39-2025)
• Resolution to designate a project under the American Rescue Plan Act framework
• Resolution to pursue Congressionally Directed Funding for county projects
• Resolution authorizing virtual meetings for the Horry County Library Board of Trustees

Horry County Council Meeting

The Horry County Council will consider adopting the Imagine 2040 Comprehensive Plan and approving a concession agreement for airport vending services. The meeting includes multiple first and second readings for zoning ordinance amendments.

• Third Reading: Horry County Comprehensive Plan (Imagine 2040)
• Third Reading: Airport vending concession agreement with Compass Group USA
• First Reading: Zoning map amendments for Diamond Shores and other areas
• Second Reading: Planned Development District zoning ordinance amendments
• First Reading: Zoning map amendments for Highway Commercial to Multi Residential

Horry County Council Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing on the Imagine 2040 Comprehensive Plan five-year review and a vending machine concession agreement for Myrtle Beach International Airport. The meeting also includes a State of the County Address and numerous zoning map amendment requests.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 106-2025 to adopt the Imagine 2040 Comprehensive Plan five-year review
• Ordinance 116-2025 for a vending machine concession agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. at Myrtle Beach International Airport
• Ordinance 64-2025 development agreement for Ashley Circle in Conway
• Ordinance 103-2025 to reduce regulation of consensual towing businesses
• Vote on a mediated settlement for Horry County Medical Property Owner LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals