North Myrtle Beach public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The North Myrtle Beach Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Dec. 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The board will consider five applications: a tree‑cut variance, a front‑setback reduction for a carport, a penalty for improper tree removal, a rear‑yard setback variance for a screen enclosure, and front and side‑yard variances for a residential project. Each request seeks a deviation from the current zoning requirements in the indicated districts.

• Variance to cut a tree >24" at 1771 Cenith St (Kyle McCracken).
• Front‑setback reduction for a carport at 1523 Norris Ave, Mobile/Manufactured Home Residential (Anna Coe).
• Penalty determination for improper removal of a 40.5" tree at 510 10th Ave S (David Cook).
• 10‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for a screen enclosure at 2200 Via Palma Dr, Planned Development District (John Russo).
• 15‑ft front‑yard and 10‑ft side‑yard variances for a residential project at 6810 Water Tower Rd, Medium Density Residential (Roger Roy).

The Board approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. It then postponed the BZA‑25‑40 variance application for 6810 Water Tower Road by a 5‑0 vote. No final decision was recorded on the tree‑removal penalty case (BZA‑25‑39).

• Approved November 24 minutes (4-0)
• Postponed BZA-25-40 variance request (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two final subdivision plats for Grande Dunes North and a sketch plan for Harper Valley. The body will also discuss rezoning a parcel at Poinsett Street and 37th Avenue South and two zoning ordinance text amendments.

• SUB-25-60: Final plat for 26 residential lots in Grande Dunes North Phase 10C
• SUB-25-61: Final plat for 28 residential lots in Grande Dunes North Phase 7B
• SUB-25-19: Sketch plan for 41 residential lots at Harper Valley off Tom E. Chestnut Road
• Z-25-15: Rezoning of ±0.33 acres at Poinsett Street and 37th Avenue South from R-2 to Highway Commercial
• ZTX-25-13: Text amendment regarding non-conforming beach cabanas

The commission approved two final subdivision plats (SUB-25-60 and SUB-25-61) and a sketch plan (SUB-25-19). It denied rezoning request Z-25-15 to Highway Commercial. It also approved two zoning ordinance text amendments (ZTX-25-13 and ZTX-25-14) and a minor planned development district amendment (Z-25-18). All votes were unanimous except the minor amendment, which passed 6‑0.

• Approved Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-60 (26 lots) – vote 7-0
• Approved Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-61 (28 lots) – vote 7-0
• Approved Sketch Plan SUB-25-19 (41 lots) – vote 7-0
• Denied Rezoning Request Z-25-15 (0.33‑acre parcel) – vote 7-0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-13 (beach cabana reconstruction) – vote 7-0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-14 (subdivision and sign revisions) – vote 7-0
• Approved Minor Planned Development District Amendment Z-25-18 (temporary pier sign) – vote 6-0

City Council

The North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting will vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and consider several ordinance items. Items include an amendment to the Parkway Group Planned Development District for Parcel Three of the McDowell Corporate Center, a public hearing on the first amendment to the Bahama Island Phase II development agreement, a rezoning request for approximately 8.32 acres on Ye Olde Kings Highway, and a first reading of an amendment to the Lauret Associates Tract development agreement (postponed). The council will also address unfinished business on mural revisions to Chapter 23 of the zoning code.

• Motion to approve the 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Ordinance first reading: amendment to Parkway Group Planned Development District, revising Parcel Three of the McDowell Corporate Center
• Second public hearing: first amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Bahama Island Phase II
• Ordinance first reading: rezoning request for ±8.32 acres on Ye Olde Kings Highway
• Ordinance first reading: first amendment to the Lauret Associates Tract Development Agreement (postponed)

The council voted 5-0 to adopt an amendment to Chapter 23 of the zoning code that revises rules for murals. It also approved the 2026 council meeting schedule, a planned development district amendment for the McDowell Corporate Center, and a first amendment to the Bahama Island Phase II development agreement authorizing the city manager to sign. Three separate amendment requests were postponed, including a rezoning on Ye Olde Kings Highway and two amendments for the Lauret Associates Tract. The council entered an executive session to discuss Public Arts Commission appointments and adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 23 Zoning revising murals (5-0)
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Parkway Group Planned Development District, Parcel Three of McDowell Corporate Center (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Bahama Island Phase II Development Agreement and authorized City Manager to sign (5-0)
• Postponed rezoning request for ~8.32 acres on Ye Olde Kings Highway (5-0)
• Postponed First Amendment to Development Agreement for Lauret Associates Tract (second public hearing) (5-0)
• Postponed First Amendment to Lauret Associates Tract Development Agreement and authorization to sign (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential Public Arts Commission appointments (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four applications. Two requests seek variances to modify tree or yard setbacks at specific addresses. One request asks for a reduction of a front setback for a carport. Another request seeks a penalty determination for an improperly removed tree.

• BZA-25-26: Kyle McCracken requests a variance to cut a tree exceeding 24" at 1771 Cenith Street.
• BZA-25-38: Anna Coe requests a reduction of the front setback for a carport at 1523 Norris Avenue, Mobile/Manufactured Home Residential, R-3 District.
• BZA-25-39: David Cook requests a penalty determination for the improper removal of a 40.5" tree at 510 10th Avenue South.
• BZA-25-30: John Russo requests a 10‑foot variance of the rear yard setback for a screen enclosure at 2200 Via Palma Drive, Planned Development District.

The Board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It approved variance BZA‑25‑26 allowing a tree cut at 1771 Cenith Street (6‑0), postponed variance BZA‑25‑39 to the next meeting (6‑0), and withdrew variances BZA‑25‑30 and BZA‑25‑38 at the applicants' requests (each 6‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 PM.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved BZA‑25‑26 tree‑cut variance at 1771 Cenith St (6‑0)
• Postponed BZA‑25‑39 variance to next meeting (6‑0)
• Withdrawn BZA‑25‑30 variance request (6‑0)
• Withdrawn BZA‑25‑38 variance request (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission will meet for a joint workshop to fulfill state training requirements on land use and development topics. The session is an informal learning opportunity for appointed officials.

• Joint workshop for BZA and Planning Commission members
• Continuing education on land use and development topics
• Informal learning session for appointed officials

Recreation Commission

The North Myrtle Beach Recreation Commission will hear a monthly Parks and Recreation report, a director’s report, and a review of special events and programs presented by the Special Events Manager. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period limited to 30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
• Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
• Special Events and Program Review presented by Angel Sylvester
• Director’s Report presented by Matt Gibbons
• Announcements by Recreation Commission members

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the September 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. No other motions were adopted, denied, or postponed during the session. The board noted upcoming topics such as budget planning and capital project ideas for future meetings.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an amendment to Chapter 23 of the zoning code. The amendment would revise rules for murals with commercial content, for non‑commercial signs, and for signs in subdivisions with more than ten lots. This discussion occurs in a workshop, which is not a public hearing and does not require public input.

• Amendment to Chapter 23 (Zoning) to revise regulations on commercial murals, non‑commercial signs, and subdivision signs (>10 lots)

The council held a workshop to discuss an amendment to Chapter 23 of the city’s sign ordinance, covering murals, commercial content, and subdivision signs. After discussion, council members agreed to move forward with the proposed changes to the ordinance. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved proceeding with the proposed sign ordinance amendment (vote not recorded)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The North Myrtle Beach Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four applications. These include a variance to cut a tree at 1771 Cenith Street, a front‑setback reduction for a carport at 1523 Norris Avenue, a penalty determination for the removal of a 40.5‑inch tree at 510 10th Avenue South, and a rear‑yard setback variance for a screen enclosure at 2200 Via Palma Drive.

• Variance to cut a tree exceeding 24" at 1771 Cenith Street (Applicant: Kyle McCracken)
• Front‑setback reduction for a carport at 1523 Norris Avenue in the Mobile/Manufactured Home Residential, R‑3 District (Applicant: Anna Coe)
• Penalty determination for improper removal of a 40.5" tree at 510 10th Avenue South (Applicant: David Cook)
• Rear‑yard setback variance for a screen enclosure at 2200 Via Palma Drive in the Planned Development District (Applicant: John Russo)

Planning Commission

The Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission will meet for a joint workshop focused on land use and development. The session serves as required continuing education for appointed officials.

• Joint workshop for BZA and Planning Commission members
• Informal learning session on land use and development
• Required continuing education for appointed officials

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop on November 12, 2025 at 1018 2nd Avenue South. The session provides required continuing education on land use and development topics. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and engage in informal learning to meet state training requirements.

• Joint workshop for required continuing education on land use and development
• Informal learning session with lunch encouraged

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on the proposed First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Bahama Island Phase II, which would revise height limitations for single‑family residential units. The commission will also consider a major amendment to the Parkway Group Planned Development District (Z‑25‑17) at the McDowell Corporate Center. Additional items on the agenda include approval of the final subdivision plat SUB‑25‑55 for SeaChase Pointe and discussion of several preliminary subdivision plats.

• Final Subdivision Plat SUB‑25‑55: 48 residential lots, open space, and public right‑of‑way in Phase Three of SeaChase Pointe
• Major Planned Development District Amendment Z‑25‑17: revision of parcel three at the McDowell Corporate Center
• First public hearing on First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Bahama Island Phase II (height limit changes)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB‑25‑34: 204 residential lots and public rights‑of‑way in Phase Three of the Lauret Tract (Marshfield)
• Rezoning request Z‑25‑15 (0.33‑acre parcel at corner of Poinsett St and 37th Ave S) postponed

The commission approved the Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-55 and the Preliminary Subdivision Plats SUB-25-33 and SUB-25-34 (the latter with a condition). It postponed the Sketch Plan SUB-25-19 and the Rezoning Request Z-25-15. It also approved the Major Planned Development District Amendment Z-25-17. All motions passed unanimously (7-0).

• Approved Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-55 (7-0)
• Postponed Sketch Plan SUB-25-19 (7-0)
• Postponed Rezoning Request Z-25-15 (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB-25-33 (7-0)
• Approved Major Planned Development District Amendment Z-25-17 (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB-25-34 with condition (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings on ordinances regarding beach cabanas and the Gator Hole Planned Development District. They will also consider a first reading for an ordinance revising murals. Staff has requested to postpone items regarding the Lauret Associates Tract.

• Second reading: Amendment to Gator Hole Planned Development District (PDD) revising Walmart
• Second reading: Amendments to Chapter 23, Zoning, to remove beach cabanas
• First reading: Amendments to Chapter 23, Zoning, revising murals
• Resolution: 15th Judicial Circuit Traffic Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement
• Public hearing: First Amendment to the Development Agreement for the Lauret Associates Tract (staff requested postponement)

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting, the 15th Judicial Circuit Traffic Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement, and an amendment to the Gator Hole Planned Development District revising Walmart. It voted to postpone three zoning-related amendments—removing beach cabanas, a development agreement for the Lauret Associates Tract, and mural revisions—to future meetings or a workshop. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes for Oct 20, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved 15th Judicial Circuit Traffic Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Gator Hole Planned Development District revising Walmart (6-0)
• Postponed amendment to Chapter 23 zoning removing beach cabanas to Jan 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Postponed First Amendment to Lauret Associates Tract Development Agreement (6-0)
• Postponed amendment authorizing City Manager to sign Lauret Associates Tract agreement (6-0)
• Postponed amendment to Chapter 23 zoning revising murals to workshop on Nov 13, 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission will vote on the major final bonded plat SUB-25-52 for Hope Pointe Phase 2, which creates 33 residential lots, open space and a public right‑of‑way. The applicant, Hope Pointe LLC, will provide a subdivision bond of $724,667.22 as a financial guarantee for required improvements. The agenda also includes a postponed sketch plan for a 41‑lot subdivision at Harper Valley (SUB-25-19) and a postponed rezoning request (Z-25-15) for a 0.33‑acre parcel at Poinsett Street and 37th Avenue South. A new preliminary plat (SUB-25-33) for 127 lots in Dockside Preserve (Bahama Island) is also listed.

• Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-52 – 33 residential lots, open space, public right‑of‑way in Hope Pointe Phase 2; bond $724,667.22; fee $640.00 paid
• Sketch Plan SUB-25-19 – 41 residential lots at Harper Valley off Tom E. Chestnut Road; applicant requested postponement
• Rezoning Request Z-25-15 – 0.33‑acre parcel at corner of Poinsett St and 37th Ave S, from R‑2 to Highway Commercial; applicant requested postponement
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB-25-33 – 127 residential lots, common area, rights‑of‑way in Dockside Preserve (Bahama Island)
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 7, 2025

The commission approved the final subdivision plat SUB‑25‑52, creating 33 residential lots in Phase Two of Hope Pointe. It postponed the sketch plan SUB‑25‑19, the rezoning request Z‑25‑15, and the preliminary subdivision plat SUB‑25‑33. All postponement motions passed unanimously 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 PM.

• Approved Final Subdivision Plat SUB‑25‑52 (5‑0)
• Postponed Sketch Plan SUB‑25‑19 (5‑0)
• Postponed Rezoning Request Z‑25‑15 (5‑0)
• Postponed Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB‑25‑33 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The council will take a second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 7 Business License Schedule as required by Act 176 of 2020. It will also take a second reading to approve a ground lease agreement with Dargan Construction for city land at 3601 Lake Drive. Several first‑reading zoning proposals—including a Gator Hole PDD amendment affecting Walmart, removal of beach cabana houses, and creation of conservation and estate‑lot districts—will be considered, with some items postponed.

• Ordinance (second reading) to amend Chapter 7 Business License Schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Ordinance (second reading) to approve ground lease with Dargan Construction for land at 3601 Lake Drive
• Ordinance (first reading) to amend Gator Hole Planned Development District revising Walmart
• Ordinance (first reading) to remove beach cabana houses from Chapter 23 Zoning
• Ordinance (first reading) to create a conservation zoning district and an estate‑lot zoning district

The City Council approved a ground lease agreement with Dargan Construction at 3601 Lake Drive and updated the business‑license class schedule. It also approved amendments to the Gator Hole Planned Development District, removed beach cabanas from the zoning code, and postponed a workshop on new conservation and estate‑lot zoning districts. All votes were unanimous (6‑0).

• Approved ground lease agreement with Dargan Construction (3601 Lake Drive) (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to Business License Class Schedule per Act 176 of 2020 (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to Gator Hole Planned Development District revising Walmart (6‑0)
• Approved removal of beach cabanas from Chapter 23 zoning (6‑0)
• Postponed joint workshop on Conservation Residential and R1‑E zoning districts (6‑0)
• Postponed rezoning request for ~8.32 acres on Ye Olde Kings Highway (6‑0)
• Postponed first amendment to Lauret Associates Tract Development Agreement (6‑0)
• Postponed second public hearing on First Amendment to Lauret Associates Tract (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider four requests for variances. These applications involve tree removal and property setback or location requirements.

• BZA-25-29: Variance to cut a tree exceeding 24” at 1005 Tarpon Pond Road
• BZA-25-34: Rear yard setback variance at 2353 Hill Street
• BZA-25-26: Variance to cut a tree exceeding 24” at 1771 Cenith Street
• BZA-25-36: Swimming pool location variance at 6302 Nixon Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several residential subdivision plans and zoning amendments. Key items include a conceptual plan for 41 lots at Harper Valley and a request to rezone a parcel at Poinsett Street and 37th Avenue South to Highway Commercial.

• SUB-25-19: Sketch plan for 41 residential lots at Harper Valley off Tom E. Chestnut Road
• SUB-24-70: Preliminary subdivision plat for 33 residential lots in Hudson Creek at Palmetto Harbor
• Z-25-15: Rezoning request for ±0.33 acres at Poinsett Street and 37th Avenue South from R-2 to Highway Commercial
• Z-25-16: Amendment to Gator Hole Planned Development District to expand Walmart Supercenter for online pickup and storage
• ZTX-25-11 & ZTX-25-12: Zoning text amendments regarding beach cabanas and the creation of conservation and estate lot districts

The commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It then voted to postpone the Sketch Plan SUB‑25‑19 for the Harper Valley subdivision until a detailed tree sketch and quality information are provided, also by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Postponed Sketch Plan SUB-25-19 (Harper Valley) pending tree sketch and quality data (6-0)

City Council

The October 6 meeting includes an executive session briefing on the White Cap Beach House case. Council members will take second‑reading votes on several zoning and development ordinances, including the Eagle’s Nest Village plan and propane‑tank standards. New business features first‑reading consideration of a ground lease with Dargan Construction for 3601 Lake Drive, a business‑license class‑schedule update, and other zoning and annexation proposals.

• Second‑reading ordinance to amend the Parkway Group Planned Development District, creating Eagle’s Nest Village
• Second‑reading ordinance to annex and zone ±0.22 acres on Wiley Drive
• Second‑reading ordinance to establish standards for above‑ground propane tanks (Chapter 23 amendment)
• First‑reading ordinance to approve a ground lease agreement with Dargan Construction Company for land at 3601 Lake Drive
• First‑reading ordinance to update the business‑license class schedule as required by Act 176 of 2020

The council approved several second‑reading ordinances, including the creation of a Public Arts Commission and new standards for pervious surfaces. It also approved a ground lease for the vacant lot at 3601 Lake Drive to be used for parking from October 2025 to April 2027. A rezoning request on Ye Olde Kings Highway was postponed, and an annexation and zoning request on Water Tower Road was denied.

• Approved items 6A‑6C (Parkway Group PDD amendment, Wiley Drive annexation petition, propane tank standards) (6‑0)
• Approved Public Arts Commission ordinance, adding resident‑member requirement (6‑0)
• Approved pervious/impervious surfaces ordinance (6‑0)
• Approved Business License Class Schedule update as required by Act 176 of 2020 (6‑0)
• Approved Ground Lease Agreement for parking at 3601 Lake Drive (lease Oct 2025–Apr 2027) (6‑0)
• Postponed rezoning request for ±8.32 acres on Ye Olde Kings Highway (6‑0)
• Denied annexation and zoning request for ±2.0 acres on Water Tower Road (denied)
• Approved Executive Session for legal briefing on White Cap Beach House case (5‑0)

City Council

The North Myrtle Beach City Council will adopt a Declaration of a State of Emergency for the city. An Emergency Ordinance will also be considered, which would formally declare a localized State of Emergency and authorize appropriate actions. The meeting is called specifically for these emergency measures.

• Declaration of a State of Emergency for the City of North Myrtle Beach
• Emergency Ordinance declaring a localized State of Emergency and authorizing actions

The council declared a localized State of Emergency for North Myrtle Beach and unanimously approved an emergency ordinance authorizing related actions. Both measures passed with a 5-0 vote and received no public comment. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved State of Emergency declaration (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance (first reading) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review athletic and sports tourism. The board will also receive monthly and director's reports from the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Athletic and Sports Tourism Review with Manager Amanda Player Wofford
• Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
• Director's Report from Matt Gibbons

Planning Commission

The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission meeting on September 16, 2025 will consider a rezoning request (Z-25-12) to change 31 parcels (~8.32 acres) on Ye Olde Kings Highway from Single-Family Residential Low-Density (R‑1) to Single-Family Low‑Medium Density (R‑1B). The agenda also includes a petition to annex approximately 2.00 acres on Water Tower Road and rezone it from Commercial Forest Agriculture (CFA) to Highway Commercial (HC) (Z‑25‑13). Staff will present a zoning ordinance text amendment (ZTX‑25‑10) revising the definition of signs related to murals. Two items postponed from the previous meeting— the Harper Valley subdivision sketch plan (SUB‑25‑19) and the first public hearing on the first amendment to the development agreement for the Lauret Associates tract— will be addressed with motions to postpone again.

• Rezoning request Z-25-12: 31 parcels (~8.32 acres) on Ye Olde Kings Highway from R‑1 to R‑1B
• Annexation & zoning designation Z-25-13: ~2.00 acres on Water Tower Road from CFA to HC
• Zoning ordinance text amendment ZTX-25-10: revision of sign definition regarding murals
• Postponed sketch plan SUB-25-19: Harper Valley subdivision of 41 residential lots
• Postponed first public hearing for amendment to development agreement for Lauret Associates tract

The commission approved Rezoning Request Z-25-12, changing 31 parcels from R-1 to R-1B, with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved Annexation and Zoning Designation Z-25-13 for a 2‑acre parcel on Water Tower Road, also 6‑0. Additionally, the commission approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-10 regarding mural signage, passing 5‑1. The commission postponed the Sketch Plan SUB-25-19 and the first public hearing for the Lauret Associates Tract, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Rezoning Request Z-25-12 (31 parcels, R-1 to R-1B) – vote 6-0
• Approved Annexation and Zoning Designation Z-25-13 (2 acres on Water Tower Road) – vote 6-0
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-10 (mural signage) – vote 5-1
• Postponed Sketch Plan SUB-25-19 (Harper Valley subdivision) – vote 5-0
• Postponed First Public Hearing for First Amendment to Development Agreement, Lauret Associates Tract – vote 5-0

City Council

North Myrtle Beach City Council will discuss several zoning amendments and annexation petitions. The body is also considering the creation of a public arts commission and the approval of local event dates.

• Annexation and zoning for ±2.29 acres on Little River Neck Road and ±0.22 acres on Wiley Drive
• Proposed creation of a public arts commission
• Zoning amendments regarding electronic message boards, outdoor merchandise, and propane tanks
• Approval of Sniffari on the Strand (Nov 11) and Christmas Parade (Dec 6)
• Executive session regarding White Cap Beach House, LLC vs. the City of North Myrtle Beach

During the September 15 meeting the council approved a series of ordinances, including the creation of the Eagle’s Nest Village planned‑development district. The body also approved annexations on Little River Neck Road and Wiley Drive, updates to zoning rules for message boards, outdoor merchandise, pervious surfaces, propane tanks, and funding for the Sniffari fundraiser and the annual Christmas parade. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous, ranging from 4‑0 to 5‑0.

• Approved evaluation and salary of Judge Dean Mureddu (5-0)
• Approved Sniffari on the Strand fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved Annual North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade (5-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for ±2.29 acres on Little River Neck Road (4-0)
• Approved amendments to electronic message board locations in zoning code (5-0)
• Approved Eagle’s Nest Village Planned Development District (5-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for ±0.22 acres on Wiley Drive (5-0)
• Approved standards for above‑ground propane tanks in zoning code (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The North Myrtle Beach Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on September 11, 2025 to consider several variance applications and a penalty determination. The items include a request to cut a tree larger than 24 inches at 1005 Tarpon Pond Road, and three rear‑yard setback variances for properties on Via Palma Drive, Graybill Lane, and Hill Street. The board will also determine a penalty for the removal of a tree larger than 24 inches at 1113 Golfview Drive. Decisions will be made in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1018 2nd Avenue South.

• Variance request to cut a tree exceeding 24" at 1005 Tarpon Pond Road (Applicant: Daniel Colomb)
• Variance request for rear‑yard setback at 2200 Via Palma Drive (Planned Development District)
• Variance request for rear‑yard setback at 1075 Graybill Lane (Planned Development District)
• Penalty determination for removal of a tree exceeding 24" at 1113 Golfview Drive (Applicant: David O’Connell)
• Variance request for rear‑yard setback at 2353 Hill Street (Mobile/Manufactured Home Residential, R-3 District)

The Board approved the minutes of the July 10, 2025 meeting (5-0). It postponed variance BZA-25-30 for John Russo to the next meeting (5-0). It approved variance BZA-25-31 for Ray Benedick, allowing a 10' × 19' screen enclosure on his patio with a 9.6' rear setback (5-0). It approved a penalty requiring the applicant in BZA-25-33 to replant 31 inches of protected hardwoods (5-0).

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed variance BZA-25-30 (John Russo) to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved variance BZA-25-31 (Ray Benedick) for 10' × 19' screen enclosure, 9.6' rear setback (5-0)
• Approved penalty for BZA-25-33 requiring replanting 31" of protected hardwoods (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met to review a proposed amendment to Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances that would define pervious and impervious surfaces and create an exemption for swimming‑pool basins. Staff presented definitions, inspection requirements, and the 2‑inch‑per‑hour infiltration standard. Council members asked questions, and the Mayor asked staff to research concerns raised by a resident.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several residential subdivision plats and a petition to annex 0.22 acres on Wiley Drive. The body will also discuss a zoning text amendment for propane tank standards and a development agreement for the Lauret Associates Tract.

• Annexation and R-1 zoning request for ±0.22 acres on Wiley Drive (Z-25-11)
• Zoning text amendment ZTX-25-9 creating standards for propane tanks
• Sketch plan for 41 residential lots at Harper Valley off Tom E. Chestnut Road (SUB-25-19)
• Preliminary plats for 98 lots in Wax Myrtle (SUB-24-35) and 235 lots in The Retreat at the Preserve (SUB-25-24)
• Public hearing on the First Amendment to the Development Agreement for Lauret Associates Tract

The commission approved the annexation of about 0.22 acres on Wiley Drive and designated it as Single‑Family Residential Low‑Density (R‑1). It also approved a zoning ordinance text amendment allowing two above‑ground propane tanks up to 125 gallons in side and rear yard setbacks. Preliminary subdivision plats creating 98 lots (SUB‑24‑35) and 235 lots (SUB‑25‑24) were approved, as was a minor Planned Development District amendment increasing building height to 52 feet. Two items—a sketch plan and a public hearing on a development agreement amendment—were postponed.

• Approved annexation of ~0.22 acres on Wiley Drive with R‑1 zoning (5‑0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX‑25‑9 for propane tanks (5‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB‑24‑35 creating 98 residential lots (5‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB‑25‑24 creating 235 residential lots (5‑0)
• Approved Minor Planned Development District Amendment Z‑25‑14 increasing height to 52 ft (5‑0)
• Postponed Sketch Plan SUB‑25‑19 to next meeting (5‑0)
• Postponed First Public Hearing on First Amendment to Development Agreement for Lauret Associates Tract (5‑0)

City Council

The North Myrtle Beach City Council unanimously approved a series of community event items (5A‑5I) and a Mutual Aid Agreement with Coastal Carolina University. It also approved the Riverside Drive annexation, a 7‑Eleven store development, and several zoning amendments including outdoor merchandise displays and electronic message board signs. A resolution to appoint three members to the Municipal Election Commission was likewise approved, while a pervious‑impervious surface ordinance was postponed for further study.

• Approved items 5A‑5I (community events and agreements) (5‑0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Coastal Carolina University (5‑0)
• Approved Riverside Drive annexation and zoning designation (±0.94 acres) (5‑0)
• Approved 7‑Eleven store development at Palmetto Coast Industrial Park (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 23 zoning for outdoor merchandise displays (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 23 zoning for electronic message board signs (5‑0)
• Approved resolution appointing three members to the Municipal Election Commission (5‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

At the August 14 meeting the Board denied a lot‑width variance for 708 38th Avenue South, approved a special exception for an amenity site in the Marshfield Subdivision, postponed a tree‑removal variance pending Planning Commission approval, and approved two setback variances for properties on Palmetto Harbor Drive and Arbor Lane. All motions that recorded a vote passed unanimously (5‑0). The outcome of the Arbor Lane variance was not included in the provided minutes.

• Denied variance BZA-25-20 for 708 38th Avenue South (5‑0)
• Approved special exception BZA-25-25 for Marshfield Subdivision amenity site (5‑0)
• Postponed variance BZA-25-26 for tree removal at 1771 Cenith Street pending Planning Commission approval (5‑0)
• Approved setback variance BZA-25-27 for 113 Palmetto Harbor Drive (5‑0)
• Decision on variance BZA-25-28 for 818 Arbor Lane not recorded in minutes

City Council

The council voted 6-0 to appoint Kathy Dukes, Scott Slater, and Truman Williams to the Municipal Election Commission. Earlier, the council entered and later exited an executive session on a legal briefing about public beach access, each motion passing 6-0. The meeting was adjourned after a 6-0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Kathy Dukes, Scott Slater, and Truman Williams to Municipal Election Commission (6-0)
• Entered executive session for legal briefing on public beach access (6-0)
• Exited executive session and resumed regular meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved six items, each passing unanimously (6-0). Approvals included a major planned development amendment for Eagle’s Nest Village, an annexation and zoning change on Little River Neck Road, a sketch plan for 17 residential lots on Hillside Drive North, two zoning ordinance text amendments (electronic message board signs and pervious/impervious surface definitions), and a capital improvement project to add a new water storage tank and 30‑inch transmission main.

• Approved Major Planned Development District Amendment Z-25-9 (6-0)
• Approved Annexation & Zoning Designation Z-25-10 (6-0)
• Approved Sketch Plan SUB-25-12 for 17 residential lots (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-7 (electronic message board signs) (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-8 (pervious/impervious surfaces) (6-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Project Review CIP-25-1 (new water tank and transmission line) (6-0)

City Council

The North Myrtle Beach City Council approved the annexation of about 0.94 acres on Riverside Drive and authorized a 7‑Eleven store in the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park. It also adopted zoning amendments for motel definitions and leased space to McLeod Seacoast Hospital. Several appointments to the GSATS Policy Committee, Planning Commission, and Recreation Commission were confirmed, and one ordinance was postponed to a workshop.

• Approved annexation of ~0.94 acres on Riverside Drive (7-0)
• Approved amendment creating a 7‑Eleven store in Palmetto Coast Industrial Park (7-0)
• Approved amendment to zoning definition of motel (7-0)
• Approved lease of office space and pool area to McLeod Seacoast Hospital (7-0)
• Approved replacement and alternate appointments to the GSATS Policy Committee (7-0)
• Approved one appointment to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved seven appointments to the Recreation Commission (7-0)
• Postponed outdoor merchandise display amendment to a workshop (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5-1 to approve variance BZA-25-15, allowing a hotel at 1424 South Ocean Boulevard to add nine floors above two floors of structured parking with a maximum height of 116 feet in the Resort Residential R‑4 district. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and Ms. Lover voted nay. The Board also voted 6-0 to withdraw variance BZA-25-22 for the tree removal at 914 Perrin Drive. No other actions were decided.

• Approved variance BZA-25-15 for hotel at 1424 South Ocean Blvd (5-1)
• Withdrawn variance BZA-25-22 for tree removal at 914 Perrin Drive (6-0)

Planning Commission

The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission approved the Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-29, which creates 74 residential lots, open space, a pump station, and public rights‑of‑way in Phase One of Indigo at The Preserve. The motion was unanimously adopted with a 6‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-29 (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved four items, each by a 4‑0 vote: annexation and zoning designation Z‑25‑7 for ~0.94 acres on Riverside Drive, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX‑25‑5 limiting outdoor merchandise displays, Major Planned Development District Amendment Z‑25‑8 adding a 7‑11 store at Palmetto Coast Industrial Park, and Final Subdivision Plat SUB‑25‑26 creating 140 residential lots in the Lauret Tract. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously.

• Approved Annexation and Zoning Designation Z‑25‑7 for Riverside Drive land (4‑0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX‑25‑5 limiting outdoor displays (4‑0)
• Approved Major Planned Development District Amendment Z‑25‑8 for 7‑11 store (4‑0)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plat SUB‑25‑26 creating 140 residential lots (4‑0)

City Council

The council voted 7‑0 to approve the FY 2026 tax levy, budget, and related ordinance amendments (items 3A‑3F). It also approved the City Manager employment agreement and a lease allowing McLeod Seacoast Hospital to use part of the Aquatic and Fitness Center, each by a 7‑0 vote. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved FY 2026 tax levy and related ordinance amendments (items 3A‑3F) – vote 7‑0
• Approved City Manager Employment Agreement – vote 7‑0
• Approved lease of office space and use of Aquatic and Fitness Center by McLeod Seacoast Hospital – vote 7‑0
• Motion to enter Executive Session – vote 6‑0
• Motion to adjourn Executive Session – vote 7‑0
• Motion to adjourn meeting – vote 7‑0

City Council

The council approved several resolutions, including appointments to the Fireman's Insurance and Inspection Fund and updates to assessment and fee schedules. It also adopted a series of ordinance amendments covering land development standards, tax levy rate, budget adoption, motel definition, and other code updates. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved two appointments to the Fireman's Insurance and Inspection Fund (Matt Gibbons, Angela Westmoreland) (7-0)
• Approved the Annual Assessment Report and updated Assessment Roll for Cherry Grove Improvement District (7-0)
• Approved update to the Schedule of Application Fees for Planning and Zoning actions (7-0)
• Approved reappointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Mendel Bell) (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Land Development Regulations addressing street and rights‑of‑way standards in Planned Development Districts (7-0)
• Approved amendment to tax levy rate, setting it at 45 mills (7-0)
• Approved ordinance adopting the FY 2026 budget (7-0)
• Approved amendment to the definition of motel in the zoning code (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the variance request (BZA-25-11) for an inground swimming pool on a triangular lot of less than 4,400 sq ft at 313 42 nd Avenue North. It postponed the hotel height variance (BZA-25-15 Item A) but approved the parking‑space increase (Item B) and buffer reduction (Item C) for the same project. The Board also approved variances for a front‑yard setback at 120 Palmetto Harbor Drive (BZA-25-21) and postponed the protected‑tree removal at 914 Perrin Drive (BZA-25-22). Minutes from the April 10 and May 8 meetings were each approved unanimously.

• Approved BZA-25-11 swimming‑pool variance (6-0)
• Postponed BZA-25-15 Item A hotel‑height variance to next meeting (6-0)
• Approved BZA-25-15 Item B parking‑space variance (6-0)
• Approved BZA-25-15 Item C buffer‑reduction variance (6-0)
• Approved BZA-25-21 front‑yard setback variance (6-0)
• Postponed BZA-25-22 protected‑tree removal variance (6-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

On June 6, 2025, the North Myrtle Beach City Council voted to appoint Ryan Fabbri as City Manager. The appointment followed a June 5 meeting that identified Fabbri, Edwin Madden, and Tim Owens as the three final candidates. Both votes were unanimous, 6‑0 in favor. The council also approved motions to enter and exit executive sessions and to adjourn each meeting.

• Identified Edwin Madden, Tim Owens, and Ryan Fabbri as City Manager finalists (6-0)
• Appointed Ryan Fabbri as City Manager (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session on June 5 (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session on June 5 (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session on June 6 (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session on June 6 (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn June 5 meeting (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn June 6 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council held two special meetings on June 5 and June 6, 2025. Council members identified three finalists for City Manager on June 5 and, on June 6, voted unanimously to appoint Ryan Fabbri as the new City Manager. All motions, including executive‑session entries and adjournments, passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Motion to enter Executive Session on June 5 passed 6‑0
• Motion to exit Executive Session on June 5 passed 6‑0
• Motion to identify Edwin Madden, Tim Owens, and Ryan Fabbri as finalists passed 6‑0
• Motion to adjourn June 5 meeting passed 6‑0
• Motion to enter Executive Session on June 6 passed 6‑0
• Motion to exit Executive Session on June 6 passed 6‑0
• Motion to appoint Ryan Fabbri as City Manager passed 6‑0
• Motion to adjourn June 6 meeting passed 6‑0

City Council

The council approved a motion, made by Councilwoman Fontana and seconded by Councilman Collins, to go into executive session for a legal briefing on a possible large‑house‑party ordinance; the motion passed 6-0. No votes were taken during the executive session. The council then adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Motion to enter executive session passed 6-0
• Motion to adjourn adopted

City Council

The council approved a motion to go into executive session to discuss potential city manager candidates, passing 6‑0. No votes were taken during the executive session. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that passed.

• Entered executive session to discuss city manager candidates (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of the May 6, 2025 meeting. It approved the annexation of approximately 2.00 acres on Water Tower Road and designated the parcel as Limited Industrial zoning. It also approved a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to update the motel definition, adding language for transient and permanent guests. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved annexation of ±2.00 acres on Water Tower Road, Limited Industrial zoning (5-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance text amendment ZTX-25-4 to include transient and permanent guests (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The North Myrtle Beach City Council unanimously approved a series of ordinances covering parcel conveyance, recreation commission bylaws, zoning changes, and street standards. It also confirmed appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and the Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority Board. All votes were recorded as 6‑0 except one zoning overlay which passed 5‑0.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement for 2025 Memorial Bike Week (6-0)
• Adopted revised bylaws for the Recreation Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Melissa Wober to the Board of Zoning Appeals (6-0)
• Reappointed Tom Edwards to the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Reappointed Katharine D’Angelo to the Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority Board (6-0)
• Approved conveyance of four parcels to SC Dept of Transportation (6-0)
• Approved amendment to street and rights‑of‑way standards in Planned Development Districts (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board postponed the April 10 minutes (4‑0) and agreed to rehear variance BZA‑25‑11 at the next meeting (4‑0). It approved a 5‑foot front‑yard setback reduction for 508 10th Avenue South (BZA‑25‑12) and a swimming‑pool variance for 107 Cashmere Lane with a required 6‑foot privacy fence (BZA‑25‑14), each by a 4‑0 vote. The Board also approved the permeable‑parking variance for the hotel project at 1424 South Ocean Boulevard (BZA‑25‑15 item B) and postponed the height‑variance portion of that project (item A) to the next meeting, all votes 4‑0.

• Postponed April 10 minutes (4-0)
• Rehear variance BZA-25-11 at next meeting (4-0)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance BZA-25-12 (5' reduction) (4-0)
• Approved swimming‑pool variance BZA-25-14 with 6' privacy fence (4-0)
• Approved permeable‑parking variance BZA-25-15 item B (4-0)
• Postponed BZA-25-15 item A to next meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved a land‑development‑regulations text amendment (STX‑25‑1). It also approved a minor Planned Development District amendment (Z‑25‑4) for the Indigo at the Preserve neighborhood. Finally, it approved the final subdivision plat (SUB‑25‑11) creating 162 residential lots in Phase 2 of Rosewood at Waterside. All motions passed 5‑0.

• Approved Land Development Regulations Text Amendment STX-25-1 (5-0)
• Approved Minor Planned Development District Amendment Z-25-4 (5-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plat SUB-25-11 for 162 residential lots (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved a zoning amendment that sets limits on telecommunication tower height. It also approved multiple community event agreements, a driveway‑length zoning amendment, the conveyance of four parcels to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, a revision of the Recreation Commission, and the renewal of the electric franchise with the South Carolina Public Service Authority. All votes were unanimous (7‑0).

• Approved telecom tower height amendment (7-0)
• Approved minimum driveway length amendment (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of four parcels at 6th Ave S & Hwy 17 to SCDOT (7-0)
• Approved revision of Recreation Commission (7-0)
• Approved renewal of franchise with South Carolina Public Service Authority (7-0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreements for 2025 Memorial Day Bike Week (7-0)
• Approved 4th of July Fireworks Celebration (7-0)
• Approved zoning overlay request for 0.34 acres on 21st Ave N (7-0)

City Council

The council approved a motion to recess and travel to the Wampee Conference Center (5-0). Later, they voted unanimously to go into executive session for legal briefings on short‑term rentals, property matters, and flood‑damage ordinance (7-0). Finally, the council unanimously adjourned the budget retreat (7-0). No votes were taken on the proposed FY 2026 budget items.

• Motion to recess and travel to Wampee Conference Center approved (5-0)
• Motion to enter executive session for legal briefings approved (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn the Budget Retreat approved (7-0)
• No votes were taken during the executive session

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved the March 13 minutes unanimously. It withdrew a signage variance and rejected a swimming‑pool variance for 313 42nd Avenue. It imposed a $2,100 penalty and required replanting for a tree removal at 1304 Thomas Avenue, and approved a similar tree‑removal variance at 500 Hillside Drive. Several other variance applications were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved March 13 minutes (4-0)
• Withdrawn BZA-25-10 signage variance (4-0)
• Rejected BZA-25-11 swimming‑pool variance (2-2)
• Postponed BZA-25-12 front‑yard setback variance (3-1)
• Approved penalty for BZA-25-13 tree removal: replant three oaks and pay $2,100 (4-0)
• Postponed BZA-25-14 swimming‑pool variance (4-0)
• Approved BZA-25-18 tree removal variance: replant 12" hardwoods (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-2, which would allow the city to construct up to 185‑foot telecommunications towers in any zoning district, with a 4‑2 vote. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Horton, with Commissioners Cutuli and Wise voting against. The commission also approved a Minor Planned Development District Amendment Z‑25‑5, a Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB‑24‑63, and a Zoning Map Overlay Request Z‑25‑3, each passing unanimously. The Land Development Regulations Text Amendment STX‑25‑1 was postponed, and the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZTX-25-2 (4-2)
• Approved Minor Planned Development District Amendment Z-25-5 (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat SUB-24-63 (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Map Overlay Request Z-25-3 (6-0)
• Postponed Land Development Regulations Text Amendment STX-25-1 (6-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted the March 17 meeting minutes and authorized an executive session for legal briefings. It approved four community events for 2025 and passed multiple development and zoning ordinances, including amendments to the Bahama Island and Parkway Group Planned Development Districts and changes to parking and driveway standards. All votes were recorded, with most measures passing unanimously.

• Approved executive session for legal briefings (6-0)
• Approved March 17 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved four community events (Anderson Estep Surf Competition, Wheel to Surf, Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard Camp, Pink Ribbon Run) (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Bahama Island Planned Development District Phase Two (7-0)
• Approved amended and restated development agreement for Bahama Island Phase Two (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Parkway Group Planned Development District (The Preserve) (6-1)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 23 zoning maximum parking standards (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 23 zoning minimum driveway length (7-0)