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.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Surfside Beach Weighs Commercial Rezoning, Tree Protections, and Parking Rate Changes
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.