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Horry County Council adopts budget-related and zoning measures, recognizes public‑works and mental‑health observances
Summary
At its May 20 meeting, Horry County Council approved the FY2026 budget ordinance on third reading, advanced and adopted multiple rezoning and code amendments, and adopted resolutions recognizing National Public Works Week and Mental Health Awareness Month.
Horry County Council on May 20 advanced and adopted a slate of ordinances and resolutions, including the third reading of the county’s FY2026 budget and several zoning and code amendments.
Budget and public comment: Council conducted third reading of Ordinance 39‑2025 to raise revenue, make appropriations and adopt the county budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. During the public hearing, Vincent Lohutsky spoke about concerns with a proposed county appropriation for the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival, urging that any VIP area created with county funds not restrict public access to the stage area.
Zoning and code items: Council approved second readings and votes on multiple zoning matters: Ordinances 47‑2025 and 48‑2025 (rezoning PIN 45710040010 from residential to retail with accessory outdoor storage and changing the Comprehensive Plan designation from Scenic and Conservation to Suburban) were approved unanimously. Ordinance 50‑2025 (code amendment to Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2‑7.0.6) and Ordinance 51‑2025 (authorizing an agreement with Georgetown County for a joint industrial and business park) also passed unanimously on the recorded readings. A third‑reading rezoning (Ordinance 40‑2025) passed unanimously. One first‑reading item, Ordinance 36‑2025, failed at the first reading per the meeting record; Ordinance 505‑2025 was introduced and moved forward to second reading.
Recognitions: Council approved Resolution R‑68‑20‑25 designating May 18–24, 2025 as National Public Works Week and accepted a resident’s request to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month, with staff and presenters describing recent county initiatives to increase mental‑health access through public‑safety partnerships.
Procedural and memorial items: The council read a list of memorial dedications to be observed at the meeting’s close and reminded the public that agenda items are subject to change via the county website.
What happens next: Several zoning items will return for subsequent readings as required by ordinance schedule; staff will finalize budget implementation steps as the fiscal year begins June 30.
