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Developer representatives presented the revised plan for Neighborhood 3 (Wax Myrtle at Watersack), saying the proposal reduces the project’s overall entitlement and preserves more open space and trees. Planning staff and council members cited a reduction in total authorized units from 826 to 613 — a cut of 213 units — though earlier documents and remarks referenced smaller, parcel‑level reductions as well.

The bulk of the public discussion focused on two categories of technical concerns raised by Public Works staff and others: the use of 20‑foot private alleys and whether those alleys provide sufficient room for vehicle maneuvering, utilities and city services; and how trash collection will be handled for fee‑simple (for‑sale) townhome units rather than units held in common ownership.

Public Works director Kevin (last name not specified in transcript) told the council that as the developer changes units from in‑common ownership to fee‑simple lots, the existing 20‑foot alley design “does not meet any public road design standard” and would create situations where one homeowner may need to drive across a neighbor’s property to access a garage. Kevin also noted concerns about fitting required public and private utilities into the 20‑foot rights of way and whether a private 5‑foot driveway plus the 20‑foot alley would leave adequate room for installation and future maintenance of electric, cable and other lines.

Developer representative Josh (last name not specified) and his team responded that the design has been used successfully in similar projects such as Market Common, that Grand Strand and Horry Electric provided input on utility placement, and that the developer’s contractor (A.O. Hardy) has reviewed construction drawings and found the utilities and pavement build‑able and maintainable. Josh described the product as age‑targeted, low‑maintenance fee‑simple townhomes, and said residents at comparable projects reported they “absolutely love it.”

Several council members pressed for concrete details to be provided before the second reading. Council suggestions and staff requests included: precise garage depth and width, detailed utility routing (including whether power will be installed in a 5‑foot easement), a mobility/maneuverability analysis that confirms turning radii for larger vehicles, and the exact language the developer intends to include in HOA covenants to restrict parking that would block alley access.

On waste collection, the developer said the project will use valet/concierge trash pickup with on‑site compactors or dumpsters and weekly collection by a private contractor; staff noted the city typically does not pick up trash for multifamily properties unless the site is designed for city dumpster access. Council asked that the development agreement and related public hearings be held until after a workshop so those operational details can be demonstrated and agreed.

Council outcome and next steps

Council approved first reading of the PDD preserves amendment by voice vote. Several council members said the vote was contingent on getting detailed responses before second reading; one council member said the measure “almost failed” during the discussion and asked for additional outreach.

Council directed staff and the developer to schedule a workshop before the second reading, asking the developer to provide the specific items requested by council (garage depths, utility routing plans, trash service description and proposed HOA covenant language). Council also voted to table related public‑hearing items and the associated development agreement until after the workshop.

Ending

Developers and staff left the meeting with a clear list of technical deliverables to present at the workshop. Council members said they support the concept of reduced density and preserved open space but want the identified infrastructure and service details resolved before final approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of North Myrtle Beach - City Council Meeting 2/17/25, 5:45 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved first reading of an amendment to the Parkway Group Plan Development District (PDD) to revise preserves and reduce density while council members and staff pressed the developer for clearer utility, garage and trash‑service details; council requested a workshop before second reading.","taxTitle","North Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina","taxId",71071,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6096176,"North Myrtle Beach council approves several zoning, parking and vehicle-for-hire ordinance changes; parade permit cleared",150,1183000,1333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2833661-a415875aa4672da0f67b1ac7eeef37dc&start=1183&end=1333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2833661-a415875aa4672da0f67b1ac7eeef37dc/thumbnail_1183000.jpg","/articles/6096176/North-Myrtle-Beach/Horry-County/South-Carolina/North-Myrtle-Beach-council-approves-several-zoning-parking-and-vehicle-for-hire-ordinance-changes-parade-permit-cleared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096176-8ce4bf92aa9601b8dd43e76919abdb51/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184506&Signature=inG5iHEcPdV8A1Vs95fOH9QT6dDy1YNF3AeXxDuPcOVk8LSn1pwGiDjonm-7IYYARpkVkE96JF-1MODvXOHQcu~j0StM5Gm8JjiNIIbiiHNKyeRGHTXyP2DT3TwH~yNvsgUXjKGmmAk6G0fXWgrfGr5K6By8OUxgmD1EqAdVY03bCdOS5hXumdSVdNrR1FhHa0coNKWa7ei4rTMsGT3E1j~7R5b33MpXKQvDgwQG4sSe9yShEorlVfIAd3OSBDVU-GOuoCjgwHzU6Dz~8Nk7dYFV58-iVMlCUROz8JpHyXMKf5MVwgGPHQ7tcKI2w1VThkFYl8U6o5ktZU6Xx0BlwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Myrtle Beach City Council voted on multiple second‑reading ordinance amendments and routine items during its Feb. 3 meeting, approving zoning changes, updates to parking rules, adjustments to vehicle‑for‑hire fees and a parade permit.

The actions, taken by voice vote during the regular meeting, affect where structures can project into required yards, landscape area requirements along major thoroughfares, parking flexibility in certain overlay areas and how immobilization device fees for vehicle‑for‑hire providers are handled. The council also approved an annual parking fee exemption amendment that expands eligibility and allows additional passes for Horry County residents, and it approved a permit for the SOS parade scheduled for May 3, 2025.

Council members front‑loaded routine and noncontroversial business and took final votes on several items that had been on second reading. The measures are intended to clarify local code, align some rules with county and state practices, and adjust fee and parking administration.

Votes at a glance

- Accept minutes and scheduled meetings (city council workshop, Feb. 2025 meeting, Feb. 2025 call meeting): Motion to accept passed by voice vote; mover/second not specified in transcript.

- SOS Parade permit for May 3, 2025: Motion approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in transcript.

- Ordinance, second reading — amendment to Chapter 23 (zoning) addressing structural projections into required yards: Approved on second reading by voice vote; mover/second not specified.

- Ordinance, second reading — amendment to Chapter 23 (zoning) to restore/increase landscape area along major roadways (Sea Mountain Highway, Main Street, Robert Edge Parkway, Champions Boulevard, Water Tower Road): Approved on second reading by voice vote; mover/second not specified.

- Ordinance, second reading — amendment to Chapter 23 (zoning) on parking flexibility and an overlay zone (affecting Crescent Beach, Windy Hill, Main Street areas): Approved on second reading by voice vote; mover/second not specified. Council discussion noted the change is intended to support walkable businesses and restaurants on main thoroughfares.

- Ordinance, second reading — amendment to Chapter 22 (vehicles for hire) clarifying immobilization device fees: Approved on second reading by voice vote; mover/second not specified. The ordinance updates the local code to allow a provider to temporarily charge a $200 immobilization fee with a $75 reimbursement when the device is returned, keeping the effective net charge within the previously intended $125 maximum.

- Ordinance, second reading — amendment to Chapter 12 (traffic) on annual parking fee exemptions and expanded availability (including mobile‑home occupants who do not own land and additional passes for Horry County residents): A council member recused from the item; the measure passed on voice vote. Staff said the additional parking availability is possible because the city purchased more land for paid parking.

- Ordinance, second reading — Parkway Group Plan Development District (PDD), Neighborhood 3 (Wax Myrtle at Watersack): Approved on second reading by voice vote; mover/second not specified. (Related first‑reading items and development agreement matters were discussed later and advanced separately; see separate article.)

What the changes mean

Council members and staff described these as technical and policy cleanups intended to: ease permit processes for ramps/handicap projections into yards, restore landscape buffers along major roads that had been removed in earlier code edits, allow limited parking flexibility to support walkable commercial corridors, and align vehicle‑for‑hire administrative fees with broader county/state practices while preserving the intended net fee limit.

Several votes were taken by voice with no roll‑call totals transcribed in the meeting minutes provided. Where the transcript did not list a mover, seconder or roll‑call tally, this article notes the outcome and records that the vote was taken by voice.

Ending

Council scheduled routine follow‑up and, where required, second readings or related public‑hearing steps on separate agenda items. Several items were noncontroversial; others will be paired with follow‑up workshops or additional materials as requested by council members.","At its Feb. 3 meeting the North Myrtle Beach City Council approved multiple second‑reading ordinance amendments affecting zoning setbacks, parking rules, vehicle‑for‑hire fees and a local parade permit; vote details were recorded by voice and not transcribed as roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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Council advances Parkway PDD preserves in first reading after debate over alleys, utilities and trash service; workshop ordered before second reading

North Myrtle Beach council approves several zoning, parking and vehicle-for-hire ordinance changes; parade permit cleared