Surfside Beach meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Surfside Beach Council to weigh tree rules, I-73 support; committees plan events

This week's Surfside Beach government meetings are all agenda items — no final decisions have been made yet. The Town Council will take up a new tree preservation ordinance and a resolution backing Interstate 73, while committees plan beach sweeps, garden maintenance, and senior events. All items below are from official agendas; minutes have not yet been published.

Town Council

Aug. 10 meeting (agenda only): Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 26-1007, which would repeal and replace the town's landscaping and tree protection standards (Chapter 17, Article VII) with new rules in Sections 17-700 through 17-752. The agenda also includes a Myrtle Watershed Restoration Contract, reappointment of Associate Judge Valerie Riley, a proclamation recognizing Eugene Reid for a donation to the Surfside Beach Fire Department, and introduction of new police officers. A 45-minute discussion on a cybercrime inquiry and an executive session for the town administrator's 90-day review are also listed.

Aug. 24 (upcoming): The council will consider Resolution 26-0227 supporting completion of Interstate 73 and modernization of the interstate highway system, a Memorandum of Agreement with the SC Department of Juvenile Justice for FY 2026-2027, and resolutions accepting donations from Eugene Reid and from Jane Atterbury Morgan to the Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee. The council will also consider reappointing the Public Works Director to the Horry County Solid Waste Plan Technical Advisory Committee, and hear presentations on PLAQRD and from Strategic Payment Services.

Business Committee (Aug. 11)

The committee reviewed a list of new business licenses, including Always Beast Senior Services (811 8th Ave S, Unit C), Beach Baskets by Lauren LLC (17 US 17 Bus, Unit C), Bee Radiant Esthetics (6440 US 17 Bus, Unit C), Coastal Calm Psychiatry Associates LLC (17 US 17 Bus, Unit D), DRVN Personal Training (721-B Sandy Lane), Forest Brew Co (520 Business US 17 S, E), Malia Dougherty (640 US 17 Bus, Unit C), Myrtle Beach Monitoring (17 US 17 Bus, Unit C), and Sharp Home Solutions (714 1st Ave N, Unit E). They also discussed the upcoming Business Expo (already approved by Council), a September Business Social, summer tourism, and website feedback.

Planning Commission (Aug. 18)

The commission held a workshop on a request from HTC to subdivide a 3.8-acre parcel (PIN 46205020045) to create a 70'x100' lot around an existing 275-foot tower, with a zero-foot fall zone certification. They also discussed zoning text amendments for mini/self-storage facilities and gas/service stations, by-law corrections, and acquiring recording equipment.

Senior Advisory Committee (Aug. 19)

The committee planned to elect officers for one-year terms, receive a charter update from Councilwoman Fallon, and hear a director's update from Annie Sayre. Upcoming events include a Community Open House on Oct. 14 (3-6 PM) and a Health and Wellness Expo on Nov. 12.

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful (Aug. 21)

The committee reviewed the Aug. 14 beach sweep and planned for the Sept. 19 statewide sweep. Other events discussed include the End of Summer Festival on Sept. 6, the Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 6, and the 911 Stair Climb.

Community Garden Committee (Aug. 26)

The committee will discuss plots 1, 13, and 23 needing attention due to summer heat, timing for soil delivery, a Master Gardener visit, and an email from S. Holzen (Plot #14). A Committee Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for Oct. 21.

Coming up

• **Town Council** — Aug. 24, regular meeting (I-73 resolution, juvenile justice agreement, donations).
• **Community Garden Committee** — Aug. 26, plot maintenance and soil delivery.

All meetings are open to the public; check the town's official agenda for times and locations.

Surfside Beach Council reviews contracts, tree rules; Planning Commission weighs zoning changes

Surfside Beach town boards met over the past two weeks to review infrastructure contracts, proposed tree preservation rules, and zoning changes for storage and gas stations. No decisions have been published yet; all items were on agendas, and minutes are not yet available.

Town Council (July 28)

The Town Council considered several contracts and policy items:

• A contract for the Martin Field Master Plan.
• An engineering contract for a sidewalk project.
• A wind break structure for the Surfside Beach Pier.
• A second reading of Ordinance 26-1008, which would modify job descriptions.
• An executive session regarding the Cyber Crime Final Forensic Report.

No votes or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Town Council Workshop (July 29)

The council held a workshop to discuss Ordinance 26-1007, which would repeal and replace existing zoning rules on landscaping and tree protection (Chapter 17, Article VII, Sections 17-700 through 17-750) with updated standards. The agenda included public comment periods before and after the workshop items.

Planning Commission (August 4)

The Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments to the municipal code covering:

• Parking requirements for mini/self-storage facilities (Section 17-420).
• Use table and restricted locations for storage facilities (Sections 17-395 and 17-396.8).
• Use table and conditions for gas and auto service stations (Sections 17-395 and 17-396.3).
• Amendments to the Planning Commission By-Laws.

These items were listed as discussion topics; no votes were reported.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data.

Surfside Beach meetings: Council weighed contracts for Martin Field, sidewalks, and pier; tree ordinance under review

Surfside Beach's advisory boards and Town Council held a series of meetings in late July covering zoning amendments, community events, and proposed contracts for town infrastructure projects. All meetings listed below are reflected in published agendas only; minutes have not yet been posted, so no outcomes or vote tallies are confirmed in the official record.

Town Council — July 28

The Town Council agenda included several items scheduled for consideration, including contracts for the Martin Field Master Plan, an engineering contract for a sidewalk project, and a wind break structure for the Surfside Beach Pier. The agenda also listed second reading of Ordinance 26-1008, which would modify job descriptions, and an executive session regarding a Cyber crime Final Forensic Report. A cybercrime update and a cash handling policy were also listed for discussion.

Because minutes have not been published, the status of each contract and ordinance is not yet confirmed in the official record.

Town Council — July 29 (Workshop)

The Council held a workshop meeting on Ordinance 26-1007, which proposes repealing and replacing Chapter 17, Article VII (Sections 17-700 through 17-750) of the zoning code — the sections governing tree preservation and landscaping. The agenda described the ordinance as replacing existing zoning rules with updated tree preservation standards. Public comment periods were scheduled before and after the workshop items.

No votes were listed on the agenda for this workshop session.

Planning Commission — July 21 (Workshop)

The Planning Commission held a discussion-only workshop on several proposed zoning ordinance amendments. Items on the agenda included a status update on the Section 17-201 Nonconforming Lot Amendment; storage facility amendments covering Section 17-420 (parking chart), Section 17-395 (use table), and Section 17-396.8(g) (conditions); Section 17-395 Use Table Amendments; the Section 17-412 Open Display Amendment; and a Planning Commission By-Laws Amendment.

The agenda stated that no votes or decisions were scheduled.

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee — July 22

The committee's agenda included approval of previous meeting minutes, introduction of a new committee member, and discussion of community events: a July 4th activities recap, a July 18th beach sweep recap, and planning for a December 6th Christmas Home Tour.

Coming Up

Planning Commission — Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The agenda includes proposed amendments to Section 17-420 (parking chart) for mini/self-storage facilities; amendments to Section 17-395 Use Table and Section 17-396.8 Restricted Locations for storage facilities; amendments to Section 17-395 Use Table and Section 17-396.3 Conditions for gas and auto service stations; and proposed amendments to the Planning Commission By-Laws.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should watch for published minutes on the town's official website, as agendas alone do not establish what was decided.

Surfside Beach committees, council tackle parking, tree rules, and emergency plan in busy week

Surfside Beach saw a packed schedule of public meetings the week of July 8–17, 2026, with Town Council and several advisory committees taking up parking rates, tree preservation rules, an emergency management plan, and a Lowe's grant. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available. The summaries below reflect what was on each agenda.

Town Council — July 14

The Surfside Beach Town Council agenda included the first reading of Ordinance 26-1007, which would repeal and replace tree preservation and landscaping standards in Chapter 17, Article VII. A second ordinance, 26-1008, was scheduled for first reading to modify job descriptions.

Council was also set to vote on Resolution 26-0221, approving the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and Resolution 26-0222, accepting a Lowe's Community Impact Grant. Additional agenda items included a kiosk location revision under the pier, committee appointments, and recognition of a 25-year employee.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether any ordinance or resolution was approved.

Parking Committee — July 13

The Parking Committee agenda covered revised parking rates, changes to Chapter 9 of the town code (parking ordinances), booting enforcement, a restroom request, and a fine forgiveness proposal. Public comment was also scheduled. No vote tallies or decisions are available, as minutes have not been published.

Stormwater Committee — July 16

The Stormwater Committee was scheduled to receive an update on a beach renourishment project, with the Army Corps of Engineers starting work at the end of June at the 5th Ave N. access point. The agenda also included updates on a revised waterfowl (Canada goose) ordinance and tree protection regulations under Chapter 17, Article VII.

A demonstration garden proposal from the Grand Strand Native Plant Society was on the agenda, along with proposed charter changes to quorum rules, ethics, and code of conduct. The committee also planned to discuss preparation for the October 7, 2026 Surfside Beach Festival and scheduling its next meeting.

Business Committee — July 14

The Business Committee agenda included a review of the planned Business Expo outline, presented by Ellen, with staff input. Routine items included approval of May meeting minutes, public comment, updates on the Town Map Booklet production and distribution, and a listing of new business licenses issued in the past month.

Senior Advisory Committee — July 17

The Senior Advisory Committee scheduled a workshop to plan a Senior Center Open House for September 23, 2026, at the South Strand Senior Center. Discussion items included event date, location, purpose, and logistics.

Historical Society — July 8

The Surfside Beach Historical Society planned a special meeting at the Ark Plantation to determine the 2027 annual planning date and agenda, take a group photo for its Facebook page, and coordinate volunteer efforts for the End of Summer Festival.

Coming up

The Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee meets July 22, 2026. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, introduction of a new committee member, a July 4th activities recap, a July 18th beach sweep recap, and planning for the December 6th Christmas Home Tour.

Surfside Beach meeting roundup: Parking rates, tree ordinance on deck as committees convene

Surfside Beach committees are lining up a busy stretch of discussions this week and next, with parking rates and ordinance changes among the most consequential items on the calendar. Residents should note that minutes from three recent committee meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet part of the public record.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no minutes yet

Three Surfside Beach bodies met between June 29 and July 8, but only agendas are available — no minutes have been published, so what was actually decided cannot be confirmed from the record.

Community Garden Committee (June 29) — The agenda listed a garden plot update, confirmation of meeting dates (June 29, no July meeting, August 24), and approval of May 18 minutes. Whether the minutes were approved is not yet documented.

Planning Commission (June 30) — A public hearing was scheduled on a proposed Tree Protection and Landscaping ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VII, which would set new requirements for tree protection, landscaping, and removal of protected trees on private property. The agenda also included discussion of a 7Brew zoning change application, review of proposed amendments to Sections 17-201, 17-396.42, and 17-395 regarding storage facilities, consideration of newspaper publication changes, and discussion of Planning Commission by-laws. No vote tallies or outcomes are available.

Surfside Beach Historical Society (July 8) — A special meeting at the Ark Plantation was scheduled to determine the 2027 annual planning date and agenda, take a group photo for the society's Facebook page, and coordinate volunteer efforts for the End of Summer Festival. Results are not yet recorded.

Coming up

Parking Committee — July 13 — This committee meets today and has the most financially consequential agenda of the week. Items include discussion of revised parking rates, changes to Chapter 9 (parking ordinances), booting enforcement as old business, a restroom request, and fine forgiveness as new business. Public comments are scheduled. Two agenda listings for this date cover the same items.

Stormwater Committee — July 16 — The agenda includes an update on beach renourishment, with the Army Corps of Engineers starting at the end of June at the 5th Ave N. access. Members will discuss revisions to the waterfowl (Canada goose) ordinance and the tree protection regulation under Chapter 17, Article VII. The Grand Strand Native Plant Society has proposed a demonstration garden. The committee will also consider charter changes to quorum rules, ethics, and code of conduct, and prepare for the October 7, 2026 Surfside Beach Festival.

Senior Advisory Committee — July 17 — A workshop is planned to organize a Senior Center Open House on September 23, 2026, at the South Strand Senior Center. Discussion will cover event date, location, purpose, and logistics, with public comments scheduled.

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee — July 22 — The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, introduction of a new committee member, a July 4th activities recap, a July 18th beach sweep recap, and planning for a December 6th Christmas Home Tour.

Residents can attend these meetings in person; check the town's official calendar for locations and start times.

Surfside Beach meetings: rezoning, tree ordinance, parking rates on the agenda

Surfside Beach officials packed several meetings into late June, with Town Council, the Planning Commission, and the Community Garden Committee all convening. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, so outcomes — including votes on a land rezoning and a tree protection ordinance — remain unconfirmed as of this report.

Town Council — June 22

The Council agenda listed second readings on five ordinances and items, including:

• **Rezoning PIN 46101040085** from PL (Public Land) to C-1 (Highway Commercial).
• Repealing and replacing bird and waterfowl regulations in Chapter 3, Article III.
• Amending decal registration requirements under Section 9-16(h).
• Exempting municipal signs from private sign regulations under Section 17-601.
• A cybercrime investigation update from the Mayor and Jarrett Bouchette.

Department heads were also scheduled to deliver reports on finance, fire, police, and other operations.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether any of these ordinances passed or what the vote tallies were. Readers should check the official Town Council minutes once published.

Planning Commission — June 30

The Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a proposed Tree Protection and Landscaping ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VII. The proposal would establish new requirements for tree protection, landscaping, and the removal of protected trees on private property.

Additional agenda items included:

• Discussion of a 7Brew zoning change application.
• Review of proposed amendments to Sections 17-201, 17-396.42, and 17-395 regarding storage facilities.
• Consideration of newspaper publication changes.
• Discussion of Planning Commission by-laws.

No minutes have been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Community Garden Committee — June 29

The Committee agenda included a garden plot update, confirmation of future meeting dates (no July meeting; next meeting August 24), and approval of May 18 minutes. Minutes for this session are also not yet published.

Coming up

• **Parking Committee — July 13:** Revised parking rates, changes to Chapter 9 (parking ordinances), booting enforcement, a restroom request, and a fine forgiveness proposal are on the agenda. Public comments are scheduled.
• **Senior Advisory Committee — July 17:** A workshop to plan a Senior Center Open House on September 23, 2026, at the South Strand Senior Center. Discussion will cover event date, location, purpose, and logistics.

All meeting details are subject to change. Residents should verify times and locations through the town's official postings.

Surfside Beach Weighs Commercial Rezoning, Tree Protections, and Parking Rate Changes

Surfside Beach officials are considering a series of decisions that could reshape a parcel of public land, tighten tree removal rules on private property, and alter what residents and visitors pay to park. No final votes were confirmed in the past two weeks because meeting minutes had not yet been published, but agendas show several high-stakes items moving through town bodies.

Land Rezoning Proposal

The Town Council held a second reading on June 22 for an ordinance that would rezone PIN 46101040085 from PL (Public Land) to C-1 (Highway Commercial). The agenda did not specify the exact location, but a change to highway commercial zoning would allow a wider range of businesses. No vote outcome is available because minutes have not been released.

Tree Protection and Landscaping Ordinance

On June 30, the Planning Commission convened a public hearing on a proposed new Chapter 17, Article VII. The draft ordinance would establish requirements for tree protection, landscaping, and the removal of protected trees on private property. The commission also discussed a zoning change application from 7Brew, amendments to storage facility regulations (Sections 17-201, 17-396.42, and 17-395), changes to newspaper publication practices, and updates to its own by-laws. No votes were confirmed.

Parking Committee to Weigh Rate Changes and Enforcement

The Parking Committee will meet July 13 with a packed agenda. Members are scheduled to discuss revised parking rates, changes to Chapter 9 of the town code (the parking ordinance), and revisit booting enforcement policies. Old business includes a restroom request; new business includes a fine forgiveness proposal. A public comment period is also on the schedule. No draft rate figures or ordinance language have been released.

Other Town Council Business

Alongside the rezoning, the June 22 council agenda included second readings of several other ordinances:

• Repealing and replacing bird and waterfowl regulations (Chapter 3, Article III)
• Amending decal registration requirements (Section 9-16(h))
• Exempting municipal signs from private sign regulations (Section 17-601)

A cybercrime investigation update from the mayor and Jarrett Bouchette was also listed. No details of that update were given in the agenda.

Community Garden Summer Break

The Community Garden Committee met June 29 and planned to approve May 18 minutes, discuss garden plot updates, and confirm its meeting schedule. The committee will take a July break and reconvene August 24.

Senior Center Open House Workshop

The Senior Advisory Committee will hold a workshop July 17 to plan a September 23 open house at the South Strand Senior Center. Public comments and logistics for the event will be discussed.

Coming Up

• **Parking Committee** – July 13. The committee will consider revised parking rates, code changes, booting enforcement, a restroom request, and fine forgiveness.
• **Senior Advisory Committee** – July 17. A workshop to plan the Senior Center Open House.